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Hello fellow readers and sufferers of ducati scrambler foibles
After much discussion both on this forum and with other people and also trying to resolve engine running difficulties myself by the employment of 3rd parties .I reluctantly had the Ducati Scrambler uplifted and taken back to my Ducati main dealer in Leeds .
I was asked by the service department to list the Scramblers problems ,so as to help the mechanic to locate and rectify all faults .
I sent this list by email and ALSO printed the list ,which I gave to the collection van driver . Plus the telephone numbers of senior service department personnel at 2 other DUCATI dealers, who were available to assist if needed .( priceless )
The bike was taken in on the 11-10-2016 after much phoning and asking WHEN will you have bike ready ,I collected today 22-10-2016. I collected because the dealer did not have time to deliver until the 26-10-2016.
The journey took me 1 1/2hrs via 3 buses.
On arrival at the dealers I made cordial greetings to the relevant staff ( I have been a purchaser of 7 bikes since 2003)..
At reception I was told ` this is your report and these are your keys and your bike is outside ,bye,.
I was momentarily overcome with the affection and care shown ( HARDLY).
I went to the bike taking with me my FREE COFFEE AND SEASONAL MINCE PIE .
I consumed my repasts while surveying the bike ,the bike had been cleaned ,a new throttle had been handlebar throttle assembly had been fitted ( the original one had been smashed by the dealer during initial purchase delivery . There was a bolt missing from the leading edge of petrol tank which secures to frame aand a rubber grommet missing from the plastic tank nose shroud .
I set off home ,the sun was shining ,the bike had been inspected and checked by Ducati's finest over the last 11days ,therefore the ride should be faultless .
OH NO it was not ,within 1 mile I realised the exercise had been pointless ,the bike STILL snatched and surged, at this point while trying to negotiate a blocked STANNINGLEY BY PASS I became rather morose ,I did not feel `pissed off` more `CHEATED` BY PEOPLE I TRUSTED .( try to avoid these experiences people if you can ).
I eventually arrived home after weaving most rat runs and side roads I know getting out of Leeds .
I doubt that the bike has had no more work done than a diagnostic check ,I also doubt that the airbox has been removed to check the stepper throttle or potentiometer ,I doubt whether ANY electrical connection has been double checked .
I now propose to have the bike put on a dynometer , which should highlight the faulty areas .
I also know that you people out there have faultless Scramblers .
Your comments PLEASE .
TRACTOR BOY.:ambivalence::clock:
After much discussion both on this forum and with other people and also trying to resolve engine running difficulties myself by the employment of 3rd parties .I reluctantly had the Ducati Scrambler uplifted and taken back to my Ducati main dealer in Leeds .
I was asked by the service department to list the Scramblers problems ,so as to help the mechanic to locate and rectify all faults .
I sent this list by email and ALSO printed the list ,which I gave to the collection van driver . Plus the telephone numbers of senior service department personnel at 2 other DUCATI dealers, who were available to assist if needed .( priceless )
The bike was taken in on the 11-10-2016 after much phoning and asking WHEN will you have bike ready ,I collected today 22-10-2016. I collected because the dealer did not have time to deliver until the 26-10-2016.
The journey took me 1 1/2hrs via 3 buses.
On arrival at the dealers I made cordial greetings to the relevant staff ( I have been a purchaser of 7 bikes since 2003)..
At reception I was told ` this is your report and these are your keys and your bike is outside ,bye,.
I was momentarily overcome with the affection and care shown ( HARDLY).
I went to the bike taking with me my FREE COFFEE AND SEASONAL MINCE PIE .
I consumed my repasts while surveying the bike ,the bike had been cleaned ,a new throttle had been handlebar throttle assembly had been fitted ( the original one had been smashed by the dealer during initial purchase delivery . There was a bolt missing from the leading edge of petrol tank which secures to frame aand a rubber grommet missing from the plastic tank nose shroud .
I set off home ,the sun was shining ,the bike had been inspected and checked by Ducati's finest over the last 11days ,therefore the ride should be faultless .
OH NO it was not ,within 1 mile I realised the exercise had been pointless ,the bike STILL snatched and surged, at this point while trying to negotiate a blocked STANNINGLEY BY PASS I became rather morose ,I did not feel `pissed off` more `CHEATED` BY PEOPLE I TRUSTED .( try to avoid these experiences people if you can ).
I eventually arrived home after weaving most rat runs and side roads I know getting out of Leeds .
I doubt that the bike has had no more work done than a diagnostic check ,I also doubt that the airbox has been removed to check the stepper throttle or potentiometer ,I doubt whether ANY electrical connection has been double checked .
I now propose to have the bike put on a dynometer , which should highlight the faulty areas .
I also know that you people out there have faultless Scramblers .
Your comments PLEASE .
TRACTOR BOY.:ambivalence::clock: