Hi Folks, In the coming months I'll be acquiring a 1299 which belonged to a now sadly deceased family member. It's been in storage for around 3 years, although has been run up to temperature periodically, and kept on a trickle charger (so I expect the battery might be knackered!). I'd like to recommission it, with new oil and filters, plus new collant and hydraulic fluid, all of which I can tackle myself. My question is whether there are any jobs you would recommend for a bike of this type, beyond the basic servicing? I'd like to do a few trips as a tribute and farewell to the deceased, so want to make sure it's tip-top. Thanks in advance. Nik
I have a 1299. Other than what you suggest, I would not worry too much. If its been run up periodically and kept on a trickle, it should be fine. I would prob change the brake fluid if sat for 3yrs and the oil, grease the chain and take it round the block to check it out. Asides from that, theres not much else.
Hey Nik, I had my RSV4 Factory in storage for a few years and when it came out it started straight away and would idle no issues. However when I started using it properly it started to misfire and wouldn’t idle. I changed the fuel in case it was that and ripped off the tank to check all connections. I had a spark and fresh fuel so I was at a loss and thinking of throwing it into the shop so they could get it plugged in. I decided to change the plugs as it was cheapest and that cured it. And then it was the same with my wife’s NC35 along with having to replace the carbs due to them being seized
New plugs, good shout! I’ll need to take the tank off to change the air filter so I can stick some new E5 in it too.
Thanks for all the replies, really appreciate it. Tyres were replaced shortly before being laid-up, so are basically brand-new, albeit having been sat around for a few years (in a dry, warm garage). I'll see how they look and make a decision.
i have had my Panigale in and out of long term lay up for the last 3 years, they are quite robust and what you have listed above is good, i would just add that i always pump out the fuel and add new 98 ron and a splash of fuel cleaner (Moltul) to capture any moisture etc in the fuel tank and lines and all has been good so far.. regarding chain, i would just check for tight spots when the bike hasn't moved its position for a while.
Thank you, all sounds pretty sensible. Actually quite looking forward to working on a different Ducati. I have an early 600 Monster, but have previously had three generations of Multistradas, a 1200 Monster, and an old 900SSie, back when I was thinner and didn't have grey hair!
please make sure you have a manual or search ISTR-/692/00 for the fairing removal process as first time is easy to break small clips on the upper fairing if you don't remove the air runners first
Thank you, I appreciate the warning! I might go on that YouTube thing they have these days, and see if that shows me how.
I have the workshop manual and parts diagram for this, ill post them when i remember. Brain isnt what it used to be. I'd just run it round the block myself.
pads i caught a mate putting the cheapest halfords pads on a boxter so he could sell it changed chain and rear sprocket recently (hooked over teeth), must have had a stiff spot in my chain as it made a noise that i thought was normal. sorry for your loss, but being gifted a 1299 is amazing, smile a minute
You can get the owners manual for free and I thought my Panigale R workshop manual from here; they also have a 1299 one https://www.ricambimoto.uk/products/1299-panigale-workshop-manual. I agree with above about the headlight fairing, without the manual helping I think it would have been very painful. And I’ve worked on all my bikes but this was different. All I was doing was changing the screen and I thought the rubber grommets would retain like in jap stuff…..oh no…..lol
I've kindly been provided with the workshop manual by @bootsam and I have to say it looks tricky! That said, I've owned two 1200 Multistradas, so I'm used to tricky bodywork. Will also check pads and C&S, thanks guys.
the front cowl comes off a piece of piss, i did it, was dreading it, its really easy, watch you tube videos theres a grommet on the front thats hold it but pops off easy they go back on easy as well although the wing mirrors are a faff
I got a 1299s as my first Ducati (done 1500miles.in 3 months) and it has been great to work on. It is truly amazing but is a bit hard to ride at low speeds around town at first and it really does beat you up with his massive boxing glove sized pistons punching you repeatedly I was a little disappointed with it in some ways initially, but once I had put throttle spacers on, changed rear sprocket to +2 (41t) suddenly pulling away was so much easier and it would do 30 mph in second and 17mph in first. Really changed up and made the bike more rewarding. Oh and maybe controversially put it in race mode and dial back back the other settings to what you want. I found sport and wet modes really odd, more surgy and the bike less happy all round. But suck it and see So while not service items I'd really suggest doing those to get most usability and fun out if it. Other items to think about Carbon canister delete(helps warm starts over filling fuel tank) Exhaust valve motor delete (miles may very on benefit) Air injection block off/delete (it really needed with aftermarket cans) bit of a job but not as bad as people make out in my experience. Oh tail tidy if it has awful stock one Monstrous, amazing and beautiful bike, and when you are really on it it it's incredible. Enjoy! Enjoy
Best mod on my R was the up map with the end cans, totally transformed the bike, no more surging , very smooth in all gears now.
In a strange sort of way I'm not actually looking to enjoy it, as it's obviously not really a road bike. I typically tend to ride adventure bikes which have flexible low-to-mid range for tractable riding. I'm expecting it to be peaky and harsh. But that's ok, because i want the experience and I kind of want it to be a bit mental. Maybe I'm a bit of a masochist!
