1200 DVT Fuel Sender

They certainly should.
Its the Ethanol in what passes for petrol these days that kills em.
Since I started adding an ethanol treatment to my fuel when the bike is parked up (which is most of the time) I've had no more hassle though.
It also lives in my old classic Z650 and keeps the fuel system as new there too. No more melted fuel lines and floats.
A bottle lasts me for years. It is NOT just a fuel stabiliser, although it does that job as well. This stuff actually prevents ethanol damage and even recovers stale fuel.

(note other brands are available, but are generally shite - this specific one is the dogs bollox and not expensive)

 

Gone through three senders in 68,000 miles. Really not impressed with ducati if people question me about costs.

What amount do you add per tank or every few rides?

 

ye, i had to replace my sender over a year back. shocking it`as still going on. Just looking at the website and seems to be a few options, all seem very similar. Is "fuel stabilizer" the best option for a winter layup

 

It's been many years, at this point, Ducati know the cost of failed units and replacements is lower than a recall over several generations. As with all manufacturers these days, it's about cost saving, not your happiness

 

All different products. Its ONLY the ethanol treatment that will stop ethanol damage.

The other stuff has differing purposes.

Its been available in the UK for about 15 years or so now. I have used it since it first appeared. It is to use a technical term, fucking awesome

 

I use the ethanol treatment per @HootOwl over winter in all my bikes regardless of their age. Older bikes I use that all year round.

 

Thanks for the info, how much do you put in for winter storage?. Recently had new sender fitted. Thanks

 

It tells you on the bottle, without looking about 10ml to a full tank? (a bottle is 250ml and lasts for ages)

The bottle has a measuring scale where you squeeze the bottle, it fills the cup and you pour it straight in.

I actually put 25 ml in the tank when I park the bike up for the winter. Its sitting a long time otherwise. In the season when it might be parked for a couple of weeks or so - I use the 10ml when I get back to my garage

In winter I swish the tank, run it through the fuel system for a minute or so ... then leave alone until spring. S I do the same with my classic bike too

 

Thanks - just ordered some of this. Good tip!

 

My first fuel sender failed after 1 week (600 miles) and the second on its 3rd anniversary. Totally agree that the component is not up to the job. Any replacements should be a new version with a much better lifespan.