Hey guys, I’m new to the forum I’ve read it on and off for a few years as I’ve owned a few Ducati’s but never had the need to post. Like an idiot last year I bought a late 2016 1200 DVT Multi, but not the ‘S’ I regretted this from the moment I first got a wriggle on as those basic shocks and the wheel base made for some interesting weaves. The rest of the bike I love and I have decided to bite the bullet and buy a 1260s as it feels so much more planted. Question is, will the extras I bought for the 1200 DVT fit straight over? All are Ducati genuine/catalog parts Panniers/top box and base plate? Enduro kit (bash plate, crash bars, rad guard and foot pegs)? Stubby Termi slip on? Finally do all new bikes come with that little front mudguard extender? My flippin’ Ducati dealer didn’t know. I think some/most of the older parts will but any experience would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance Tokai
I changed from a '15 DVT to a 1260S, and my dealer moved all accessories (panniers, windscreen, navi-mount, fog-lights, termi exhaust etc.)over to the new one, so yes it is compatible. for the little mudguard extender, that isn't mounted as standard, but is included with the bike. so ask your dealer to mount it!
I'm surprised that you had handling issues with your 1200DVT. Out of curiosity, did you get the sag set up for your weight and get the suspension tuned by a specialist? If not, I suspect that was the issue and not the suspension components. I have a base model (earlier than DVT) that was set up almost ince new and apart from when I had badly squared rear tyre, the big has never had any handling issue (quite the opposite).
Yeah set up twice at 2 different places, it was only when pushing and Ducati even replaced the front tyre as it was wearing badly, personally I always felt the swing arm was out of line slightly but the dealership said they had checked with laser alignment.
The 1200 DVT does move about a little when shifting on a bit. Personally I quite like it as it never feels out of hand. The 1260 has different geometry to make it more stable.
Yup, something like 53mm difference in wheelbase,which is a lot! and extended the rake of the forks by 1’ Will slow down it’s flickability but I’d rather it wasn’t as nervous, purely a personal thing
With the 1260S, if you raise the rear to the max electronically you also alter the rake. I never found the 1260 slow steering, just planted and very stable.
Its normally a black plastic job that attaches to the rear of the front mudguard, I’ve found a spare in my enduro pack so if I get one with the 1260 I can always send it on if needed
Its normally a black plastic job that attaches to the rear of the front mudguard, I’ve found a spare in my enduro pack so if I get one with the 1260 I can always send it on if needed Sure thing, once it’s light.. you may already have it fitted, I always think they look weird without and can’t see any good reason not to fit unless it’s a clearance issue with some kits?
Know this is an old post but picking my 1260 up next week, ref the front mudguard extender, dealer said it cant be fitted if you have the radiator Guard fitted, don’t see why not myself but they said the same about my 2017 DVT so it’s just sat in my garage.
I am guessing they are right... I fitted a carbon fender extender which managed to hook itself over the crash bars cross piece at the front. Made for an interesting turn at a traffic lights! Heavy braking was what caused it as the front suspension compressed I think? I was surprised it could do this!
As posted above; it can foul the cross piece on some crash bars but shouldn't be a problem with a radiator guard. I have an Evotech rad guard and the OEM extender fitted, no problems whatsoever.
I concur with Bumpkin and in addition to the OEM extender I have also fitted a Pyramid Plastics extender to the extender and it doesn't foul anywhere. This further add-on does require firm fixing to the OEM unit, otherwise it can flex too much and potentially scrub up against the front tyre, which a couple of people have experienced at times.
