Ducati Multistrada DVT - Replacing Air Filter

[@chrispack3131]

Thank you for taking the time & sharing this for us DIYers

[@Ducati_Dude]

Replaced the OEM air filter on my 2015 DVT with a K&N last summer (2018). I have a copy of the service manual for the bike, so I knew what had to be done but took it slowly none-the-less. Time to complete the job... approx 2 hours. I have the Enduro package, so the cage had to be removed also... adding to to time count. It's nothing too difficult, just 'labour intensive'. Quite a few panels to remove. When the tank was going back on, the 'Diaper' kept moving around (out of place) so I left it out. I don't see the purpose of it anyways. One word of advice... have the tank near 'Empty" before starting the job... easily overlooked.

[@michalrabara2696]

Ed, thank you so much for sharing this. Thanks to you I was able to replace the fuel gauge (common problem on Ducatis). I did not even broke the hose connector on the tank (again thanks to your warning). There is a place when one can disconnect it comfortably further down the line.

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[@ridgelachlan4951]

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[@matjam6660]

damn good video; also applies to the newer 1260's; they are identical. I also made the same mistake as you with the filler cap the first time I disassembled the fairings. I hate how complex these things are to pull apart. But they are an amazing machine.

[@barniszelepcsenyi6104]

Super video. Congratulation! The music is a hungarian old music. Greeting from Hungary!☺👍

[@Geocometsigg]

Excellent video, saves me a lot of time trolling through the manual. Thank you very much🤓

[@AlexShamraev]

Thanks! This is really helpful video tutorial, especially for those who don't have a service manual :)

[@robertswaringen5663]

Ed - I agree, great video and very useful as I am about to embark on my MTS DVT Desmo service next month. Can’t thank you enough! I have a question on your pro tip for leaving the filler cap connected. When you reinstall the fairing do you think it would be difficult to refit the tank cover over the gasket to have everything lined up and seated or would you need to remove the filler cap then? The service manual is rather vague on the procedure. Thanks and we all owe you one. Cheers, Rob

[@edavies]

Hi Rob, glad this is helpful to you. When refitting the fairing you can leave the filler cap in place on the tank making sure the rubber gasket is around the filler before lower the faring back on. It will be a nice tight fit when you press down you will see the fairing clip into place around the gasket. Happy to take another video showing this piece as I didn't really cover that in enough detail. I've just had my third desmo service and I can say that next time I'm going to give it a go. I'll be interested to hear your thoughts on the process. All the best Ed

[@MotoWorld777]

I will no longer complain about getting to the air filter on my Ducati scrambler!

[@fredstearn5392]

Really useful vid thanks. I have non critical job that requires the tank to come off but now it’s going to be a highly non critical job..

[@marcozucchini6564]

Grazie, ottimo lavoro! Anche se non comprendo integralmente la lingua, sono riuscito a seguire le indicazioni.

[@advrider831]

Thanks for the video! Hard to find detailed info or video on this ridiculously difficult procedure to perform a basic maintenance function on a motorcycle. Love my Enduro but get real. Who designs these things? In the video you mention not removing bolts at tank fill cap. Does that negate the need to access the hoses under the cover near the cap? Really don't want to break those and also hear the fuel pump connection is easy to break???

[@edavies]

Thanks for the comment. That’s correct if you don’t remove the bolts at the filler cap you can remove the tank plastics (so long as all the other bolts are removed) without having to remove the filler cap. This means you don’t need to disconnect the hoses before moving the faring. Once the fairing is off you can then disconnect the hoses easily.i treat all connections on this bike like glass lol

[@Ducati_Dude]

@Jason Cartee ---> Not 'Difficult', just 'time consuming'... ✔

[@dinonoce]

Thanks for showing us! Did you find the sat nav power cable on the left side? I’m about to install a Garmin on my 2017 MTS.

[@chrisusmcvet3435]

How did you manage to put diesel into the bike? That’s a bummer... what a royal PITA to replace...

[@carvelera]

great video..i gonna refer this guide to proceed vinyl wrapping

[@edavies]

Thanks, what colour are you going to wrap?

[@edavies]

Also what year is your Multistrada?

[@carvelera]

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

[@THE-APEX]

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

[@idzfar2002]

Tq for you video.Now i know how to removed the cover without broken down.

[@craigsaunt2939]

Ed, what happened to the Gs tour. thought we would have got more from that. found the few that you did were good?

[@edavies]

Hi Craig, still editing the tons of video at the moment. Most of this video was shot in 2017. That's how far behind i am lol.

[@johnpinnella6917]

Thank you!! Really helped me out!!

[@opmike343]

This is...just wow. Ducati has guaranteed that these bikes will NOT have their air filters changed with any regularity....

[@edavies]

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.

[@PG-zu2fs]

So how did you repair the broken connecting tube?

[@edavies]

I used used super glue then strengthened it with some epoxy resin

[@nikahmadkamalnikmustapha1256]

@@edavies Is there any issue if the hose connector that you broke it is not reconnected?

[@GTE64]

Thanks a lot without your vidéo and your advise I would have probably broke something.

[@andrea5251]

omg....so many steps...on my bike i've to take off 4 bolts, 4 pice of plastich, turn up the tank e change the filter. Thx for sharing

[@MrFlyNfink]

How do you get the tank fairing off the gas tank w/o removing the gas cap?

[@edavies]

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!

[@MrFlyNfink]

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

[@edavies]

@@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.

[@MrFlyNfink]

@@edavies seems to be not that uncommon.

[@MrFlyNfink]

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.

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

What a ridiculous nightmare! I'm not looking forward to this on my 2013 Multi.

[@edavies]

Extraction of the air filter is much more simple on the pre 2015 DVT model. You can remove the air filter from the side of the bike.Lucky you!

[@SWTrailsAndWheels]

I hope you're right. Haven't found a good DIY video or walkthrough for how to do it on a 2013 though.

[@edavies]

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[@dillonthestaffy511]

@@edavies you still have to remove the tank fairing so not that much quicker than the dvt model.

[@Genevieve111]

@@dillonthestaffy511 ---> Trust me Dude... I've done an air filter swap on my 2015 DVT.... have seen the proceedure for the same on earlier iterations of the Multistrada... the DVT will consume much more of your time to do the swap.

[@collingwood1717]

Fab thanks 😅

[@louissavio2932]

But.. The fuel pump... How do remove it..??.

[@Genevieve111]

No need to remove the fuel pump to replace the air filter.....

[@carolprice9553]

You don't remove it. You disconnect the electrical plug and VERY CAREFULLY release the barb-type locking device that holds the fuel line into the fuel pump. The fuel line is smooth plastic and this locking device has one-way "push in" tabs that need to be released.....I used a very fine electronics screwdriver to release each of the four lock-tabs.

[@cbrooks2767]

@@carolprice9553 thanks for that. I've not seen a four tab connector like that and wasn't sure about how to disconnect it.

[@disa9781]

Sooooo where is the fuel line ? I'm assuming you need to disconnect that before you pull the tank off no?

[@momodu6657]

Tout ce carénage pour un filtre à air 😯✌

[@hughcalder6156]

THE TWO BREATHER PIPES TO THE PETROL CAP..THERE ARE PIPE SPLITS IN FRONT OF THE TANK .. EASY

[@heathforeman7227]

Just to let everyone know, you DO have to remove the bolts on the gas cap, just don’t lift up on it. You also have to remove 4 black bolts that connect the tank cover to the nose of the bike. There are also 2 silver bolts that connect the tank to the frame (they are up front towards the display) You also have to remove the electrical connection to the fuel pump, and the hose to the fuel pump. I’m looking for info on disconnecting the hose (don’t want to break anything 😬) This is probably the worst “how to” video I’ve ever had the misfortune to rely on. Nothing like getting knee deep in all this and find out you barely have half the info you need. 🙄

[@therealguise5136]

One correction: You don't have to remove the gas cap after all. You will have to lift up on the tank cover with more force than you are comfortable with, but it will some off. It feels a little odd, but the lines are attached to the gas cap itself, which will stay with the tank, so as long as you don't crack the tank cover in the process, there is nothing to damage.

[@eriknash8783]

@@therealguise5136 I'm confused. Are you saying the the gas tank cover will just stay with the gas tank, so you are basically not separating the tank from the cover? And yes, I would have like to see the fuel delivery hose disconnected in this video. I'm not complaining because there is no other videos out that show this process. I have a 2020 Multistrada 950 and hoping this will all be quite similar for when I need to replace the air filter. I can't believe it has come to the point where you can't even purchase a service manual anymore. My 600 mile service was $400 for a glorified oil change and light reset. I can do my oil changes, but service light reset has to be done by the dealer. After speaking with them about this, they have offered to reset the light for me if I bring proof of oil and filter purchase + $75.00 to cover their time. What a shitshow.

[@Mihail_Korovkin]

@@eriknash8783You're right. In Russia, I also cannot buy the 2017 Service Instrumentation 950. It is necessary to write about this on You Tube and on the forums. The producer's policy is not for the consumer, but for taking away the consumer's money. People need to know what to face when they buy a Ducati. Вы правы. Я в России тоже не могу купить Инструецию по обслуживанию 950 2017 года. Надо писать об этом в You Tube и на форумах. Политика производителя не для потребителя, а для отъёма денег потребителя. Люди должны знать с чем столкнуть , если купят Ducati.

[@dcfc198888]

I've just done the fuel sensor on my 2011 I made the mistake of watching a video that was based around a 2015, many many more bolts on the 2011

[@rolandsmith2141]

All good, just add that you can break the tank lines further down stream.......of course if your a "have a go" gynaecologists crack on.

[@Frage1983]

Ed Can i send you an e mail ? I have some questions about a video.

[@edavies]

Sure thing, my mail is [e-mail]

[@edavies]

youtu.be/addme/c158OYlYsJHrNJF2qNmwVAksOhQtiw

[@markariewilliams]

Took my time and got to the filter in 90 min, not a hard job at all just forget what you know about normal Jap bikes, watch a few videos on here a few times till it becomes second nature then go and do it, did my oil and filter the same time, total cost in Parts = £101, Labour = Zero! wonder how much the stealers would have charged for that??? Thank you to people like @UCoq1B8EaYWXl_Tl055BWZ6A with these brilliant how to's helping us save cash and giving us confidence to get out hands dirty...

[@roadwarrior8560]

ridiculous, good video though!

[@elithegreat6463]

Holy Shit what a pain in the Ass...makes it a deal breaker if you ever want to do your own service !!