The gas tank has expanded and spread wider than the supports on either side of the motorcycle, causing it to be unsupported and unsafe.
The worst 2009 Ducati 1000GT problems
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Recalls
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Technical service bulletins for the 2009 Ducati 1000GT 23
Bulletins tell dealers how to fix known problems. A warranty extension means the manufacturer pays for that repair for longer.
- Procedure for Assessing Front Fork Oil Leaks
- Guided Diagnosis for Front Brake System Bleeding
- Finial Drive Chain Maintenance Precautions
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine_Rev.01. Applicability: All Models
- Precautions to Follow During Crankcase Cleaning
- Procedure for Analysis and Control of Oil and Coolant Leaks from Engine
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- CR235 –
- Overview of Rear Brake System Updates
- Service Operation Manual Update 2022
What 2009 Ducati 1000GT owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
The gas tank has expanded and become potentially unsupported. Also the fuel hose from the pump to the filter is faulty and has shrunk, not allowing fuel to flow to the engine.
I'm resubmitting this complaint as I'm under the impression my previous one for the same cause was not filed. Issue is I noticed a deformed/loose fuel tank on my brand new, 2009 ducati gt 1000 motorcycle upon delivery from the dealership. The tank has expanded and is no longer secured by it's two front brackets (two of the three securing points for the fuel tank). The tank moves/wobbles approx half and inch to the left or right, and a single rear bolt is keeping it on the motorcycle. I believe the tank is likely to fly off in the event of an accident so I haven't ridden the motorcycle and intend to return it to the dealership under "breach of warranty". Ducati's limited warranty on emission applies to the sale of motorcycles designed, built and equipped to conform at time of retail purchase to be free from defect in material and workmanship which would cause it to fail epa regulations. "breach of warranty" is the determination that a statement as to title of property, including real property or any goods, is proved to be untrue, whether intended as a falsehood or not. It can also apply to an assurance of quality of a product or item sold. The part making the warranty is liable to the party to whom the guarantee was made. In modern law the warranty need not be expressed in so many words, but may be implied from the circumstances or surrounding language at the time of sale." this is also the reason for 22 november class action against ducati north america for continuing to sell these motorcycles with defective fuel tanks.
I just bought a brand new ducati gt 1000 motorcycle from lexington motorsports, kentucky, which was delivered to my house on 3 october 2010 with a deforming/loosening fuel tank. On 18 nov 2010, girard gibbs llp filed a class action against ducati north america for knowingly selling these defective fuel tanks and not fixing the problem since 2006.
Gas tank has deformed causing it to become loose from the frame to the point it had to be secured with straps. I have owned the motorcycle (purchased new) for 19 months and in that time the gas tank has been replaced twice due to this deformation.
In june, I purchased a 2009 ducati gt1000 brand new from a dealer in ft. Myers, florida. Upon delivery, the gas tank was completely deformed so that the rubber bumpers intended to secure the tank to the frame no longer sat in the frame's brackets. Consequently, the tank is merely resting on the frame, unsecured to the bike. Though the tank is brand new, I've taken it to a dealer who said the deformity is bad enough that ducati is replacing the tank under warranty. But they are doing so with a tank that isn't any different from the current tank, making it--and me--susceptible to continued problems and protracted intervals of having the bike at the dealerships.
Fuel tank deformation/spreading to the point where tank no longer held by brackets.
Ducati plastic gas tank deforming.
I own a 2009 ducati sport classic gt1000. I have put 2,500 miles on the bike and the fuel tank bowed outward and no longer attaches to the frame of my bike. Causing the fuel tank to become extremely wobbly and loose. This bike has never been in any accidents. This seems to be a common defect with ducati fuel tanks.
2009 ducati gt 1000 fuel tank mount problems: the fuel tank has apparently stretched out in width to such an extent that the front mount no longer secures the tank. As a consequence the tank is loose and held in place only by the rear securing bolt, which is totally inadequate and wasn't designed to hold the tank on its own. I feel this is a very dangerous situation and a potential death trap.
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Questions about the 2009 Ducati 1000GT
Is the 2009 Ducati 1000GT reliable?
Owners have filed 13 complaints about the 2009 Ducati 1000GT, close to a typical 1000GT model year.
What is the 2009 Ducati 1000GT year score?
The 2009 Ducati 1000GT scores 75 out of 100 (average). The score compares it with the other model years of the Ducati 1000GT: 75 is a typical year, 50 means twice the usual complaints, and serious complaints and recalls lower it.
What is the most common problem with the 2009 Ducati 1000GT?
Fuel and propulsion system, with 13 complaints, typically around 1,500 miles.
How many recalls does the 2009 Ducati 1000GT have?
No recalls on record.
What year does the Ducati 1000GT have the most fuel system problems?
The Ducati 1000GT model years with the most fuel system complaints are 2007 (22 complaints), 2009 (13 complaints) and 2008 (12 complaints).
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