1200 DVT Rubber Clutch Foot Lever - Wearing Out Quickly

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by ionobradley, Jun 16, 2017.

  1. Hi Guys,

    Any of you notice the rubber boot on the gear lever selector wearing out quickly on the outer edge? After 600 miles it looked a mess!

    I got the dealer to replace mine on its first service as it was splitting on the outer edge and after my recent 1200 mile tour around Scotland (Inverness 500+) it's just about to metal again. I was more conscious to make sure my full toe was spread properly but no difference than last time.

    I bought a spare on eBay but wonder if there is a tougher one out there?
     
    #1 ionobradley, Jun 16, 2017
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  2. Clutch foot lever???,
     
    #2 Old rider, Jun 17, 2017
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  3. That would be the gear change rubber then, judging by the fact that my 2000 mile MTS which I picked up about 3 weeks ago is also wearing out
     
    #3 Franksie, Jun 17, 2017
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  4. Sorry, I mean the gear lever selector thingy ;)
     
    #4 ionobradley, Jun 17, 2017
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  5. Mine split at 1400mls it's got duct tape around it at the minute new one being fitted Tuesday also asked for a couple of spares
     
    #5 T500, Jun 17, 2017
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  6. Mine is wearing thin too. I put it down to the strange angle of the end of the lever - it means your toe touches the lever on the angle rather than on the flat.
     
    #6 sparky boy, Jun 17, 2017
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  7. It's just the nature of the lever angle. You can put a tougher rubber and wear out your boot, or just replace it periodically
     
    #7 TaskMule, Jun 17, 2017
  8. Turn it end for end before it splits to double the life??
     
    #8 Old rider, Jun 17, 2017
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  9. Put a piece of black heat shrink on it to extend life.
     
    #9 hawkster, Jun 17, 2017
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  10. #10 Pete1950, Jun 17, 2017
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  11. Perhaps Ducati should use better quality material not fit for purpose spring's to mind
     
    #11 T500, Jun 17, 2017
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  12. #12 ionobradley, Jun 17, 2017
  13. Well I'm at 20 k miles and it's a bit worn but perfectly functional, as I'm sure the large majority out there so this would come down to shifting style or a boot that's particularly hard on it. Either way, it's not a Ducati problem of concern
     
    #13 TaskMule, Jun 17, 2017

  14. Mine went at 3500 miles. Likewise never had this happen on any other bike.
    Just a poorly designed gear lever as it has an edge unlike most others which have a round peg sticking out from the lever allowing the rubber to revolve, resulting in even wear and no splitting.
     
    #14 Ducati Dulk, Jun 18, 2017
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  15. That's a matter of opinion TaskMule, if the gentleman is changing gear with his foot, in the normal manner, then surely it is a Ducati problem.
     
    #15 broke, Jun 18, 2017
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  16. 13000 miles a little wear but I had to look for it.
     
    #16 hawkster, Jun 18, 2017
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