Ducati Monster 696 2008

Model Monster 696 made in 2008 by Ducati got 9 consumer complains as well as 6 service bulletins. Consumer complaints with reference, among others things, to fuel system, gasoline and fuel system, other. Technical service bulletines regarding electrical system and engine and engine cooling.

Monster 696 year 2008

Technical Service Bulletins
Consumer Complaints

Model 2008

Bulletins

Bulletin	Bulletin date	Item no.	Summary	Added
ELECTRICAL SYSTEM - WIRING
TSB-08-008	09/10/2008	10026326	Ducati motorcycle: oil pressure sensor wiring. possible contact between the horizontal cylinder exhaust pipe and the wiring cable of the oil pressure sensor. *pe	10/17/2008
ENGINE AND ENGINE COOLING - EXHAUST SYSTEM - MANIFOLD/HEADER/MUFFLER/TAIL PIPE
TSB-08-008	09/10/2008	10026326	Ducati motorcycle: oil pressure sensor wiring. possible contact between the horizontal cylinder exhaust pipe and the wiring cable of the oil pressure sensor. *pe	10/17/2008
EQUIPMENT ADAPTIVE
TSB-08-007	09/10/2008	10026327	Ducati motorcycle: heat guard retaining screw. it will become loosen and needs to be replaced on the right and left heat guards. *pe	10/17/2008
EQUIPMENT - OTHER - OWNERS/SERVICE/OTHER MANUAL
TSB-08-007	09/10/2008	10026327	Ducati motorcycle: heat guard retaining screw. it will become loosen and needs to be replaced on the right and left heat guards. *pe	10/17/2008
POWER TRAIN - AUTOMATIC TRANSMISSION - GEAR POSITION INDICATION (PRNDL)
SVC-09-009	05/05/2009	10029886	Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed.	07/16/2009
STEERING - GEAR BOX - SHAFT SECTOR
SVC-09-009	05/05/2009	10029886	Ducati motorcycle: the gear selector mechanism applicable to all ducati model motorcycles equipped with 2v/4v engines has been revised due to difficulty in selecting a gear and gear selector was set incorrectly. no model years listed.	07/16/2009

Consumer Complaints

Fail date	miles	occurences
FUEL SYSTEM, GASOLINE
08/13/2010	4510
	I purchased a 2008 ducati monster 695. it has 4,900 trouble-free miles, but the gas tank is now expanding. there are ripples forming on the sides of the tank and the key latch is now pressed up against the tank itself.
06/18/2010	1800
	My motorcycle has a plastic gas tank which has begun to expand. the outside dimensions of the tank have increased and it now does not sit correctly in the frame and it presses against the ignition switch. previously it opened and closed without problems, now i have to wedge it against the ignition switch to close it. the rubber mounts no longer sit correctly on the frame. i have not modified my motorcycle and i have made no modifications to the fuel tank or fuel pump. i took the bike to the dealer who submitted a claim to ducati north america (the importer/factory) and they refused to replace the tank. i was not given a reason. i am very concerned as to the safety of this motorcycle now. the tank's swelling has made it so the handlebars do not turn correctly. if the tank swells enough, it will split open and i am concerned this will happen while i am riding.
06/01/2010	15000
	The plastic fuel tank on my ducati monster 695 is expanding, making it difficult to latch and secure properly.
03/16/2010	650
	The plastic fuel tank on my 2008 ducati monster s2r1000 (selected monster 696 as vehicle since s2r1000 was not an option) is swelling to the point it is rubbing against the ignition switch housing and no longer sits on the frame for proper support. this is a serious issue because of the fire risk if the tank were to wear all the way through and allow gasoline to spill onto my ignition wiring and hot engine. obviously, a fuel leak occurring while riding the motorcycle could result in a crash, injury or death, and property damage. i also cannot lift the fuel tank as designed by ducati to service the motorcycle. i understand this is a problem affecting several ducati models from 2005 to present. my motorcycle was originally purchased in september 2008, currently has less than 700 miles on it, has not been modified , and, other than this serious defect, is in brand new condition.
08/28/2009	7500	1
	2008 ducati monster with fuel tank deformation. *tr
FUEL SYSTEM, OTHER
03/16/2010	650
	The plastic fuel tank on my 2008 ducati monster s2r1000 (selected monster 696 as vehicle since s2r1000 was not an option) is swelling to the point it is rubbing against the ignition switch housing and no longer sits on the frame for proper support. this is a serious issue because of the fire risk if the tank were to wear all the way through and allow gasoline to spill onto my ignition wiring and hot engine. obviously, a fuel leak occurring while riding the motorcycle could result in a crash, injury or death, and property damage. i also cannot lift the fuel tank as designed by ducati to service the motorcycle. i understand this is a problem affecting several ducati models from 2005 to present. my motorcycle was originally purchased in september 2008, currently has less than 700 miles on it, has not been modified , and, other than this serious defect, is in brand new condition.