Hi I am not complaining about anything, just asking a question about a serious problem I have had with my ducati 999s 2004 model. My front brake seized up on me recently without me pulling the lever. This resulted in me nearly killing myself. I checked your site and noticed there was recalls for ducati 999s 2004- 2005 and 2006. This recall was in 2006. I emailed ducati asking them if there was any recalls in europe with this problem and I received a phonecall the next day saying that europe hasn't had any recalls for this problem. I took my ducati to a ducati dealer in cardiff wales and they checked the brakes from the calipers up, changed the brake fluid and said they could not find any problem. I mentioned that I was concerned about the poor pivot alignment and I was told that this problem would not affect uk bikes. As you can imagine I have lost all confidence in riding the bike now and I am wondering if this part has been put on some of the uk bike. There is a possibility that the part was bought by a previous owner. Because I have noticed that the fairing has been sprayed so I dare say the bike may have had damage to the brake lever and replace with either a new one or a second hand one. Which may have been a recall part. Could anyone help me with this problem.
The worst 2004 Ducati 999S problems
Ranked by number of owner complaints. Mileage and cost come from what owners wrote.
- Brakes2
- Electrical1
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- Brakes2
- Electrical1
Recalls 1
Engine and engine cooling
- What is wrong
- Certain motorcycles, a significant quantity of oil lubricant can leak on to the rear wheel and tire from the oil cooler.
- Risk
- Oil leakage can cause dangerous riding conditions which could lead to injury or a crash.
- Remedy
- Dealers will inspect the oil cooler and replace it if necessary. The recall began on december 5, 2004. Owners should contact ducati at 408‑343‑4411.
Recall number 04V340000 · Recall details
Technical service bulletins for the 2004 Ducati 999S 22
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 2004 Ducati 999S owners say
Most recent owner complaints, unedited.
I have a 2004 ducati ds1000 motorcycle. The bike exhibits a strong shuddering behavior when making medium-strength stops starting from 15-20 MPH. The whole front end of the bike shakes violently. Although this has not caused an accident yet I fear that an accident could be caused, especially if I need to make any steering input while this shaking occurs. This shaking is highly repeatable and was confirmed by the local ducati dealer, munroe motors, during my 600 mile service yesterday. The dealer stated that this is a characteristic of the bike's geometry and that ducati may or may not be looking into the problem. There is no promised fix.
After parking the motorcycle the consumer turned the ignition off, but the starter would continue to run. Consumer had to restart the ignition, and remove the ground wire from the battery. Consumer found frayed wires in the examination of the starter. The wires were repaired, and motorcycle was working properly.
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Questions about the 2004 Ducati 999S
Is the 2004 Ducati 999S reliable?
Owners have filed 3 complaints about the 2004 Ducati 999S, close to a typical 999S model year.
What is the most common problem with the 2004 Ducati 999S?
Brakes, with 2 complaints. Next is electrical (1).
How many recalls does the 2004 Ducati 999S have?
1 recall, covering engine and engine cooling.
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