[Axe77]

Well that was handy and I'm glad I walked away a bit more educated. I'll keep these little nuggets of information in my mind whenever my bike goes in for its service.

[no_fear]

Originally Posted by no_fear

which clogs the air box.

Should have been throttle bodies - not air box. My bad.

[Axe77]

Originally Posted by no_fear

I would suggest, the next time you get rid of the oem filter and install Sprint. Their filter is polycarbonate and there is no cleaning needed - just wash with water and detergent and you are done.

Only downside is that they are much more expensive than the competitors, but their performance is better.

Originally Posted by narula123

I use a Sprint P-08 on my 10R. I have had no issues with it and all it needs is compressed air to clean. Do you recommend the same model for the Multi or anything denser?

Where can one source these Sprint filters from please? And any specific specs or model one should search for?

Thank you.

[no_fear]

Originally Posted by Axe77

Where can one source these Sprint filters from please? And any specific specs or model one should search for?

Thank you.

The model is called PM127S

[Axe77]

Originally Posted by no_fear

The model is called PM127S

Awesome. I’m just past desmo so this is done but the next time this is due will connect.

Thanks much.

[narula123]

Been a while since I updated this thread and the Greyhound has been silently working well in the interim.

The OEM battery conked off on me post monsoons and had no option but to get the standard Varta one from the dealer who obviously charged a bomb for it. Blame the current import restrictions in the country but its impossible to find a Li ion battery or a global brand for AGM ones.

The chain sprocket set and the Michelin Road 5s were also nearing the end of their life cycle and I could sense it in the way she rode. The Grip Puppies were weathering off too. Nice big shopping list hence.

Got the front sprocket from JT, DiD Z ring chain and OEM rear sprocket. Also managed to grab a set of Michelin Road 6 tyres albeit at a nasty price (dont even get me started on the tyre market situation).
Also realised that the OEM windscreen was a bit too tall for my taste and I needed something with a shorter height and preferably a light tint. After much consideration between brand options decided to go with the Puig one.

Just when I thought the expenses are done, the fuel gauge sensor decided to take samadhi and the replacement was, an eye-watering, Rs 18,000 approx on the pocket. Living with an Italian they say!
Folks at Ducati gave her some TLC, got everything up & running and wallah! Shes all ready to breathe fire again.

Looking forward to some good road trips lined up now that the riding season is back in Mumbai. Unfortunately the roads are still kaput so keeping fingers crossed and eyes on those alloys.

[narula123]

Been a while since I updated the thread. The Greyhound has been silently munching miles over the last one year with the Odo now showing a healthy 23,000 on the clock which has made me book a bank FD to plan for the Desmo service sometime on the horizon (doesnt seem like it'll happen in 2025 from the look of things)


A left pulling issue on the handlebars was diagnosed to be a faulty front tyre which was surprising considering the tyre was barely 2000 kms old. Anyways, a new Michelin Road 6 at the front solved the issue and maybe it was a just a rare case of me ending up with a lemon stock because have never faced an issue like this with Michelins in the past.

I did also realise that there is a common issue with the Multi 1200s and 1260s where the rubber pad on the tank, above the front seat, starts decaying and cracking with age. Fellow owners confirmed this to be a known Multi issue and ridiculously Ducati doesnt have that as a stand alone part; you must buy the full tank

Basis suggestion from other owners, ordered a carbon fibre cover for this part from Maxicarbon, Italy and while at it ordered one for the instrument console too. Great quality stuff with some excellent customer service but doesnt come with any glue so you need to try your luck with some 3M tape. Another disadvantage of the instrument console cover is that you cannot apply a screen guard with this cover installed. The finish is great and I am now tempted to add more CF to the bike



Finally, after ages, did a decently long ride from Mumbai to Goa to catchup with some old friends for the weekend. Accompanied by two Tiger 900s the trip turned out to be quite spectacular. Barring the perennial diversions on Pune-Satara highway, the rest of the road surface was quite decent and the Multi just chugged along effortlessly. Was quite impressed with the journey fuel efficiency of 18.5-19 kmpl despite my ham-fistedness in Sports mode in the ghats.


In other small niggles, my left hand switchgear is now throwing a tantrum and I am mentally preparing myself for another bill. The service guys also suggested I change my timing belt as the manual suggests it be replaced at 20k kms.