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12-10-2012, 07:28 AM
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Still pretty much a n00b.
Joined: Dec 2009
Location: Duke City, NM
Oddometer: 138
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12-10-2012, 08:05 AM
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Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Norway
Oddometer: 22
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12-10-2012, 01:52 PM
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Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2012
Location: Norway
Oddometer: 22
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I think there are some american Pikes Peak owners here on this forum? You guys have them numbered over there, but nr.1 Pikes Peak you can`t find on your continent
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12-11-2012, 10:52 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Houston
Oddometer: 286
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A 2010 MTS owner checking in here, with nearly 21k miles.
A few days ago the bike has developed an unusual problem with multiple symptons. First, the black key no longer worked - bike didn't recognize the presence. So I changed the battery in the key. Still no go. I've tried more than one new battery. Second, the steering lock is no longer working. When I try to use the lock, very quickly an error code flashes - something about a red key not releasing. Third, the handlebar switch for turning the bike on and off no longer works. The gas tank on / off button still works, but it is intermitant. Or in other words it doesn't work in the same manner as before Lastly, the red ring no longer flashes like normal when the bike is off. Usually the red ring flashes every 15 - 20 seconds. Now it stays off completely or flashes at a much much longer interval. I'm thinking there is something wrong with the key receiver and or immobilizer. But what do I know? I'm just the rider. The inbuilt Battery voltage menu shows 12.6 volts. All this is coming exactly 1 month out of the standard Ducati warranty. I bought the "Ever Red" warranty just for this type of situation. I'll probably drop the bike off at the shop in the next few days depending on my schedule. I'll keep you posted on the outcome, especially on how the claim goes with Ducati's extended warranty program. "Ever Red". This will be my first experience with an aftermarket warranty. I don't think this hiccup will change my opinion of the bike. Still love it! |
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12-11-2012, 11:01 AM
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regret minimizer
Joined: Oct 2009
Location: NE Ohio
Oddometer: 641
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12-11-2012, 04:38 PM
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Tarmac Adventurer
Joined: Feb 2005
Location: New York
Oddometer: 2,014
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Yeah, but did your ophthalmologist tell you that your distance vision and reading vision would be somewhat compromised with this arrangement? Definitely not as sharp as if you corrected both eyes for distance and used a pair of glasses just for reading!!!!
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12-11-2012, 04:42 PM
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270 deg crank
Joined: Nov 2008
Location: Adelaide, South Australia
Oddometer: 116
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Penny to a pound the bikes battery is cactus.
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12-12-2012, 05:43 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Dec 2005
Location: Lavergne, Tennessee
Oddometer: 153
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12-12-2012, 11:07 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Houston
Oddometer: 286
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12-13-2012, 06:23 PM
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Choosing to be here.
Joined: Sep 2011
Location: Southeast, US
Oddometer: 300
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What you can do is a basic load test. Start the bike, and make note of what the voltage drops to when the starter is cranking the engine (you may need to use a multimeter for this). If it dips below 10.2 volts or so, then your battery may have an issue. But, if stays above, and then quickly shoots back up when the engine is running, then I think the battery is fine. But again, your symptoms sound nothing like low battery symptoms, but rather some kind of electrical gremlin elsewhere.
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12-14-2012, 09:30 AM
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I'm the Decider
Joined: Nov 2002
Location: Houston, TX
Oddometer: 3,318
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Does anyone know the status of the Ducati extended warranty programs today? I know the EverRed program has been dropped, but I was wondering if there was something in the works to replace it. My '11 goes out of warranty in a couple of weeks and since there's still nothing out there that I'd replace this bike with I'd like to get some sort of coverage, through Ducati if possible.
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12-14-2012, 11:03 AM
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regret minimizer
Joined: Oct 2009
Location: NE Ohio
Oddometer: 641
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12-14-2012, 11:53 AM
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Radical centrist
Joined: Jul 2001
Location: full-time RV'er, north of Laredo, TX today
Oddometer: 21,415
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In the thread for the new BMW's there was a discussion that the DOT wouldn't approve the LED turn signals in the USA so the bikes are being delivered with conventional lights but the parts counters will have replacement LED signals.
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12-14-2012, 02:32 PM
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...leave a trail
Joined: Jul 2012
Location: Tampa, FL
Oddometer: 49
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[rabble rabble rabble] So the theory being that for some reason front LED turn signals are fine, but rear LED is just a bridge too far? I don't buy it. They're everywhere in cars. Why brake lights, but not turn indicators? You aren't even required to have indicators in most states! [/rabble]
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12-17-2012, 05:40 AM
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Gnarly Adventurer
Joined: Mar 2007
Location: Houston
Oddometer: 286
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Heard a cool rumor, as least it's cool for those of us with standard / base MTS. Ohlins will now make available manually adjustable shocks for the MTS. I also heard that Ohlins will also possibly make available an electronic shock and fork kit for the MTS which includes an ECU.
All this is due to fallout / chaning of S / Touring suspension from Ohlins to Skyhook. At least there's a benefit for us early adopters. Pesonally I'm interested in the manually adjustable shock and even better a manually adjustable fron fork set. I'd be in heaven with both. Come on Ohlins! There's only a few of us, but we're here and some of us are willing.
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