Hi, Was out for a ride, bike started to miss fire and then stopped, fuel pouring out of left side of bike onto a very hot cylinder head and spark plug. I'm surprised it did not burst into flames. Dealer came out and picked up bike, when we got back they took tank off and found that the left hand side Connector on the fuel pump was faulty and the fuel pipe had come off.
Major Fuel leak
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There is another thread on the "other" forum with a significant number of similar reports. Scary stuff.
Fuel pissing out at 1000km - Ducati Scrambler Forum
Fuel pissing out at 1000km - Ducati Scrambler Forum
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Wouldn't be surprised if this is a recall down the road.
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I just pulled my tank up to deal with a pinched breather pipe and my left fuel line just popped off!
The crappy plastic quick release attached to the tank appears to be broken. Taking into the dealer tomorrow. Why are thee not metal??!?
The crappy plastic quick release attached to the tank appears to be broken. Taking into the dealer tomorrow. Why are thee not metal??!?
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Turns out the plastic collar that locks the fuel line into the pump was broken. (Broken by another dealer during servicing)
Not pleased, a bit scary to be honest. These plastic retainers are pretty flimsy and require the exact two points are pinched and a fair amount of force applied to undo them.
Specific to the Scrambler as well, so a mechanic removing them, needs to know what they are doing.
So another few days without my scrambler while it gets sorted. *sigh*
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I've been told the only way obtain new replacements for these plastic collars is to buy a whole new fuel cassette... So that would be £650
Bit ridiculous considering how vulnerable they appear to be. I've asked the dealer to paint two lines on the replacements to identify exactly where they need to be squeezed to safely remove them.
I'm not picking up the tab for this but it makes me nervous if I ever have a problem 'in the field' that requires me to lift the tank off!
Yes, ridiculous. Would it be too much to ask the dealer for a picture of the parts with painted markings before installing them? I am overdue for a valve check (hope to DIY) but I think I will sit tight and wait to see what more we can learn. Thanks again.
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I will ask if they can take a photo of the collars with the paint on them when I call to follow up tomorrow. I'm going to start shopping around to see if there is an aftermarket option to replace these fittings as well as switching to metal elbows, as I'm not certain I trust the plastic ones.
It's not such a big deal if the fittings into the cassette come out, as it's quick release and self seals. The worst that may happen is a small amount of fuel already in the line being thrown onto the engine and you'll suddenly lose a cylinder...
If the plastic elbows give way, fuel will gush out of the tank until it's empty.
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The collar appears to be integral with the fuel pump assembly but the plastic elbows (fuel unions) are available at €3.50 each. As far as I can see, no other Ducati uses this arrangement.
This is all getting very depressing. Perhaps I should look out for an old 907 or Commando with an electric starter/ T160 as I 'm too old to begin kick starting again! It seems clear that the Scrambler has been built down to an unacceptable level, but I still have my DS 1000, thank goodness.
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Hi Derek,
It's defo the plastic elbow that breaks!
Where can you buy the unions from? Just incase it happens to me (again)
Thanks in advance
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