Has anyone fitted a PD oiler to their 1260 multi? Which model would u recommend and also any guides or pics on where u mounted it etc? Also trying to swap out the crappy horn so again any one that's done this and would like to share the "how to" would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,, or as they say in Ducati land.... Grazie
Re the horn, I installed a Stiebel horn to boost the sound. It takes power directly from the battery as I didn't think the CanBus would like, or supply, the extra power required. I kept the OE horn and piggy backed wires from it to a relay, which was also wired to the battery and the Stiebel. Pressing the horn switch now activates both horns which makes a much louder din. The horns aren't tuned to each other so there is a discord, but that's all the better for getting attention when you need it.
Modern quality chains are internally filled with grease. All they require is regular cleaning to remove abrasive road grit after every ride day. A light coat of motor oil thereafter serves only to prevent corrosion. This is what your chain should look like even with 17,000 kms on it. Btw, It's tension has never been tightened as it's still within specs. The message: Cleaning takes precedence. Simple Green (or equivalent) is your friend. These are the two most valuable and utilized accessories in my garage:
You're chain and sprocket are cleaner than mine were when I picked the bike up from the dealers (& it had a new set fitted!!) I'll see how I get on with the PD oiler. I'm a fussy bugger ( which I suspect u may be too). My last bike was a triumph explorer (shaft drive) which was great from a maintenance point. Mind u I still changed the diff oil every 3 years regardless of the recommendations. Any more tips ,, greatly accepted. Thanks
I you're new to the 1260, the only tip I can share that made a significant ride difference was to increase the rear sprocket by two tooth. That made snail speed stop-n-go much easier with less clutch slipping and no top speed drawback. Unlike the discussion about the best beer, pizza, oil and tyres, everyone is unanimous about the benefit of +2R. I have yet to read about anyone thinking about going back to the stock gearing following this mod.
Not to my knowledge for the 1260. This is my third Ducati. All of them were geared long. Therefore i had the sprocket and chain replaced at the first 600 miles service. It was a good desision.
A cheaper alternative is to change the front 15T sprocket to a 14T one. The chain still fits, but the downside is the 14T sprocket will wear a little faster than the 15T. The benefits of slightly lowering the transmission gearing is the same.
While changing just the front sprocket makes financial sense when everything is new, it may be preferable to change both sprockets and the chain if these have more than 15,000 kms on them.
My bikes a 2019 , but the dealer fitted a brand new chain and rear sprocket so it'd maybe be a bit silly to change it now..
I changed the rear sprocket and the cheap Regina chain at the first service with no regrets, but that's a personal decision. Alternatively, just dropping a tooth on the front sprocket is a cheap fix to see if you like the change. It will be equivalent to approximately +3R.
