Thanks, what colour are you going to wrap?

Also what year is your Multistrada?

@@edavies it's 2018, planned to have brushed titanium

@@carvelera looking forward to see how that came out!

Hi Vento, I agree, I referenced that at 2:01 that you don't need to take the wheel off. The reason I took everything off (as I mentioned in the video) was to give everything a good clean and inspect the other parts.

Hi Jeff, Once you've removed all the fairing bolts the tank fairing should pop off by pressing down the gas cap and pulling up the top of the tank fairing. The gas cap is secured by the rubber gasket it's very snug so be gentle!

​@@edavies thanks, good video. Needed to take tank off due to coolant tank leak. New af and coolant tank in and re-assembly begun

@@MrFlyNfink I had the same issue the coolant tank had a split where the bolt when through it to the frame. Glad to hear it’s working for you.

@@edavies seems to be not that uncommon.

found no heat shield under my tank. bought it 2 years ago w 3.2 k miles and only thing I've ever had done by anyone was fuel sensor replaced by dealer ..Looks like I'll find some heat shield material and make my own.

Hi Per, I'd recommend looking out for the signs of Timing chain adjustment. Keeping the services regular and checking the slack. I was pretty unlucky as I was due to replace the timing chain but unfortunately it didn't want to wait! The plastic was a by-product of the timing chain slipping, having at a metal one probably would have made the bottom end worse.

@@edavies Ok gotcha. I still let my local dealer do the yearly BMW service. Let’s hope they would catch this.

Hi Mark, you're right these cases were designed for the Enduro model, however the rear subframe is the same. Also touratech used to sell these panniers for the previous 1200 but were then made unavailable for the new 1200DVT due to Ducati performance insisting they only be sold via them. This wasn't ideal as when I bought the 1200DVT the enduro model wasn't out.

Hi Mark, this was from Ducati accessories as touratech wouldn’t sell it to me directly unfortunately.

Hi Greg, I remember that frustration when dealing with Ducati. At the time of ordering the enduro had just come out and they told me it would only fit the enduro. However the rear sub frame is identical. Unfortunately I don’t have the kit anymore for the part number but I’ll check if I can dig out sold old emails. I’m confident the rear case will fit but you’ll need the two additional lock barrels which you might have to order separately like I did. As for fitment with the standard panniers I’m really not sure as I used the full touratech system which worked fine. Do the standard panniers have fittings under the seat? If not you should be ok.

@@edavies Thanks Ed. Yes I have the factory panniers and they attach at those little pockets you can see in the silver under the grab rail. I believe they should still attach as I think those same rear support tubes are used in the factory color matched top case. Thanks for the quick reply.

It depends on the damage, so for me to get back running (not powder coating the frame or cosmetic bits) i needed valves which cost £100 for a complete head 2nd hand (9k Miles on it), timing chain new £80 pounds and associated guides and gaskets (complete gasket kit was £300). So about £600 but that doesnt include tools or time, which is the most expensive resource! :) Best of Luck! You'll have a blast off road with either!

Hi Ed I too bought 2011 F800GS in state for $2000 , Exact same problem as you jumped timing in intake valves and broke all the guides into pieces I took the head off no damage today pistons, question Is there way to replace the guides without tearing Engine apart? , The engine still in the bike, I was thinking take the clutch side out to see if I can see any plastics? , i’m assuming that you’re able to take out the bolt that hold chain guide from clutch side ? Thanks

Lol. yeah it's a bit battered that one!

Hi, depending on wear yes it is relatively straightforward. I dismantled the whole bike due services the rest of the frame etc, however you can drop the engine with the bike in tact, a few engine mounting bolts and the wiring harness and you're good to go. I really struggled with the swing arm bolt that runs through the back of the engine which has corroded heavily on the aluminium bushes, had to get it hydraulic pressed out but that was due to the wear of the bike. Hope this helps, best of luck!

Hey, did you best I've come up with thus far is longest spacer on sprocket to outside for best chain and sprocket alignment. I haven't ridden it yet because the front spocket just feels like its going on opposite from what it should be......wondering how this worked out for you? Thanks Rick

No, the centre stand is fully functional with this system. One recommendation would be to put something under the carbon end tip to stop the centre stand banging the end can when you roll off the centre stand. At rest the centre stand does not touch the end can.

@@edavies thank you

It is a bit of a hassle and the previous version was much, much easier. However once you've got into the habit it's not too bad. Gives me a chance to clean it properly! Not sure what the V4 version is like.

That is a shame. Perhaps ask the F800Gs owners Facebook page. They’re very helpful.