Maybe of interest to some but I've just replaced the oem chain and front sprocket on my PP, they've both served quite well really, a surprising 22k miles. Anyway new DID Gold ZVM-X and Ognibene front sprocket now fitted, both purchased from Carpi moto late last year. Ognibene happens to be the oem fitment on the PP but considerably cheaper as aftermarket. To replace the front sprocket it's necessary to remove some small plastic covers, and since Ducati still seem to persist in adding foam backing to some plastic parts (presumably just for noise reduction), some corrosion has started to appear on the cylinder, sound familiar, yep, just like the 1260 foam backed plastic water pump cover issue . Presumably all of the above also applies to all V4 Multistrada's.
Yes, gave it a good coating of such before putting it back together. For information the RH cover does not have foam backing.
No, it'll be fine on engine cases, cylinders and heads, it'll smoke a bit the first time it gets hot but it'll leave the protective residue. Pretty horrible stuff to apply, best leave the can in a bowl of hot water for 15 mins before trying to spray, but it does a great job of preventing corrosion, even stops corrosion which has already started.
Silly question. What’s the process for getting the cover off? I can see the lower bolts but not the upper ones
You have to take off 2 or 3 others to get to all the bolts, some are hidden, so basically all the black plastic bits have to come. I've removed my foam as a precaution.
Yes got it off and that rubber deffo needed to come out. Managed to get it before much damage. When will they learn?
I still have 2/3 of a bottle of Scottoiler fs 365. I assume this will also work but will need to be applied more often...or should I just go out to SBS to pick up some ACF-50?
@kartman The 1260 foam backed plastic water pump cover was never included on North-American bikes. Why it was included on Euro versions must have been forr noise reduction. Can't see any other reason either. Since the foam backing is the culprit for retaining moisture causing corrosion, can't you just remove it?
