!CHECK! Termi Exhaust Plugs

DRSapp · August 12th, 2012, 02:36 PM

Three weeks ago at a track day, my 1199s with the full Termi system started backfiring more than usual. The front cylinder sounded as if it wasn't firing right. Somewhat acted like a fouled plug or loose coil lead, though on investigation, I noticed that the header plug was missing. Thinking that this was a mechanics error I replaced the missing plug with one from my stock system, tightened the plug on the rear and reported this to my Dealer. They sent me a new plug to replaced the one I used. Job Done...

Or so I thought - yesterday, caught in slow traffic, as I finally cleared the traffic the bike started backing again and was really cooking my thighs! I pulled over to let things cool off and noticed my carbon heat shield was smoking! That's we I noticed that I had lost the rear header plug this time, which I know was tight as I had tightened it a few weeks prior. I rechecked the front plug, which was fine. I did note that the stock/replacement plugs are stainless steel with copper washers where the plugs that were in the Termi from the factory, were copper plugs and washers.

My Dealer will be investigating.

PaddockStand · August 12th, 2012, 02:42 PM

Thanks for the tip, do you know what the plugs should be torqued to?

DRSapp · August 12th, 2012, 02:54 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by PaddockStand

Thanks for the tip, do you know what the plugs should be torqued to?

Sorry - No. Wasn't included in the 1198 service manual but I had/have them as tight as I dare, which is dang tight. Waiting on word from the dealer on the "proper" torque.

BenF04 · August 13th, 2012, 01:26 AM

Which track day were you on and how did you get on with the noise test? Did you have to fit the baffles to pass the static test? Im at Brands on the 19th Sept and have concerns about it passing the noise test with the full system fitted.

Thanks,
Ben

DRSapp · August 13th, 2012, 11:50 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by BenF04

Which track day were you on and how did you get on with the noise test? Did you have to fit the baffles to pass the static test? Im at Brands on the 19th Sept and have concerns about it passing the noise test with the full system fitted.

Thanks,
Ben

I've been sticking to Donnington and Silverstone - ride by monitoring only.

I hear that Ducati UK have worked a deal with MSV, though I've not been to Cadwell with the Panigale yet to verify.

Cloner · August 23rd, 2012, 09:24 AM

Checked 'em while replacing the missing aft-right muffler support screw last night. Nothing loose on my unit, but thanks for the "heads up" in any case. Wonder what else will go wrong with this damned thing?

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August 12th, 2012, 02:42 PM	#2
PaddockStand Senior Member Joined: Jan 2012 From: Jersey, UK Posts: 419 Thanks: 8 I Ride: Daytona 675 SE + 1199S ABS	Thanks for the tip, do you know what the plugs should be torqued to?

August 13th, 2012, 01:26 AM	#4
BenF04 Junior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: UK Posts: 16 Thanks: 0	Which track day were you on and how did you get on with the noise test? Did you have to fit the baffles to pass the static test? Im at Brands on the 19th Sept and have concerns about it passing the noise test with the full system fitted. Thanks, Ben

August 23rd, 2012, 09:24 AM	#6
Cloner Senior Member Joined: Jul 2012 From: Albuquerque, NM Posts: 161 Thanks: 27 I Ride: '12 Ducati 1199 Panigale, '95 Ducati 900 SS/SP, '67 Aermacchi/HD Sprint that thinks it's a CRTT	Checked 'em while replacing the missing aft-right muffler support screw last night. Nothing loose on my unit, but thanks for the "heads up" in any case. Wonder what else will go wrong with this damned thing?