The acid can damage the engine finish and other parts it comes into contact with. This can happen within the first 600 miles. Changing to a Yuasa battery (from a GS) seems to solve the problem, but for the full story read this thread. It seems like Ducati North America (DNA) is finally starting to address the issue, and the battery swap may be covered by your dealer.
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The acid can damage the engine finish and other parts it comes into contact with. This can happen within the first 600 miles. Changing to a Yuasa battery (from a GS) seems to solve the problem, but for the full story read this thread. It seems like Ducati North America (DNA) is finally starting to address the issue, and the battery swap may be covered by your dealer.
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