1200 Bodywork Screws

You may find that sourcing a replacement bolt from Ducati isn't as expensive as you think. Andy

 

You could replace them with stainless, if you want:
A2 Stainless M5 Socket Head Flange Button Screws
A2 Stainless M4 Socket Head Flange Button Screws

 

The trouble is that many of the screws that Ducati uses on the Multi aren't plain flanged button heads but also have a shoulder below the head.

 

I concur. I have bought one or two, and they are not expensive at all. The same goes for a few others parts. For some reason, I go through gear change rubbers like there is no tomorrow, and the cost is very small.

 

True. One solution is to buy some tubing and hacksaw off a short length to slip over the screw, to act as a spacer.
6MM OD X 4MM ID (1MM WALL) 316 SEAMLESS STAINLESS STEEL TUBE | eBay

 

For goodness sake, just buy the Ducati screw! If you can't afford the screw, why on earth are you riding a Ducati?

 

Take all your panels off, fuel tank off, airbox, throttle bodies and refit everything......I always have spare screws. Use them for the one that you have missing.

 

8 quid for the Ducati screw ....I know, I lost the underside one as well on the hugger. My dealer looked after me

EDIT: mine was the underside one on the mudsling thing on the back wheel that needs to come off every time you adjust the chain :tired:

different from the hugger

 

speak to the local dealer, they might be helpful as mine was/is

should really give Seastar Ducati a mention as they have looked after me on both older Kawasaki ownership over the last 15 years and now on recent Ducati ownership

 

I bought the same screw the originator asked about, and it was nowhere near £8. Pick up the damned phone and call your local dealer and get the actual price. It ain't £8!

 

Got to be atleast 50 fasteners in this kit working out at less than £1 a fastener. any colour your heart desires too.

Fairing Bolt Kit Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport 2010 - Jesters Trick Bits Limited




Or choose your kit direct from Probolt themselves

Products for Motorcycle Ducati Multistrada 1200 S Sport 10+

 

I have suggested replacing the corrosion-prone screws which Ducati insist on fitting with stainless steel screws which will last for ever. Admittedly this costs money. "If you can't afford" to do this, stick with the OEM parts.

 

No, I am not missing the point at all. If you bother to read the replies, mine included, the screw in question does NOT cost £8. I have purchased one, so I know that it does not, but I have already stated that - unless the price has increased astronomically. You say you don't want to be ripped off, but you have not even bothered to find out how much the screw costs. Why let facts influence your opinion? As you say, each to their own.

 

As far as I recall, it is much less than £1. You appear hell bent on declaring it a rip off, and you don't know the price! As an Civil Engineer, I find that logic baffling. Ducati might be guilty of many things so there is no need to invent things. Considering the logistics involved, the cost of these screws, in my considered opinion, are not a rip off.