Thanks The bike has not been ‘standard’ (fully declared to insurer) for about 6 years with a decat system and re-mapped ecu to suit. Not a performance map but the bike likes to be (and does get) revved quite hard. Rebuild costs will depend on how deep I go but with a new Arrow exhaust (the baffles in my Leo Vince are getting blown to bits) and dyno time on top of parts and labour, I’m expecting to shell out about £4.5k. When I was in the shop yesterday, I heard about a first gen 1200 Multistrada that is coming in for a desmo service that has been upgraded with 1098R cams so the bill might escalate ! Andy
I think when you consider that with a brake and suspension refurb you'd end up with a bike that's as good as new. Seems like good value to me. Keep us posted on progress - I love a good build thread!
This from when I first got the bike home so I apologise for the tacky gold anodised frame plugs and the awful red anodised front fork compression adjusters. Andy
The cost to rebuild my engine was under 3k. That was with me removing and refitting the engine, and Ducati covering half the value of some of the bits. Thats no dyno time or tuning bits though, plus a bunch of labour saved for removing / refitting the engine.
I like the route you are taking Andy and will be following with interest! My 2010 is on about 35k but never uses oil and is going well at the moment. It has only been a Summer toy and toured so hopefully a few good miles left on the engine I have just bought a new Arrow silencer for £298 so may be a lower cost fix for you. Like you, I like the power and lightness of the early Multi compared to the later revisions but it is a much rawer machine. Out of interest, have you done any major work on the brakes; new brake lines, etc?
The rebirth Here's a guy rebuilding his engine. 2011 Multistrada S with crankshaft bearing damage The bike ran 33000 km when the previous owner noticed the damage. But now a few pictures how the whole thing started... LiMa and clutch were already dismantled by the workshop when he got the moped... https://multistrada.eu/index.php?topic=11806.0
Nothing major, Brembo Oro front discs when the OE Brembos got thin, Brembo SC pads and because I have used Motul 660 fluid in a succession of track bikes, the Multi gets it too. I do take a lot of time with the brakes, giving the calipers a good clean every 1000 miles (ish) and check the semi floating bobbins are free every couple of months. I did the full 9 yards on bleeding the rear brake a while ago and then again more recently when I replaced the axle and eccentric hub so don’t have an issue with it. Andy
Out of curiosity only, can i ask what is high mileage for a multi. I'm currently on 46000 on my 2013 s. How worried should I be?
The first generation 1200 Multistrada gained a reputation for being fragile but to be fair, a lot were sold so the percentage of bikes that failed was relatively small. Of your second generation twin spark, I’m not sure what the failure rate is. You hear of examples with 50,000 plus miles that have had no issues apart from the inevitable fuel sender. You have to take in to consideration how the bike is used. For me, it’s a 24/7, all year round bike, it has a decat system and been re-mapped, I am not a rider who expects the bike to do 30mph in third gear so it is ridden wherever possible at the speed limit. I think I can count the number of times I’ve engaged sixth gear on one hand. Regular servicing is a given and machine sympathy or lack of it will also affect the reliability. With 46,000 miles, IMO you are not far off making a decision, move on or ride it into the ground which could be in another 5000, 15,000 or 25,000 miles. Andy
This ^ It boils my piss when you hear all the internet experts (and people enquiring about buying my car) gobbing off about 911’s bore scoring and IMS bearing failures and how you need to spend £**** doing pre-emptive replacement when the reality is that the % of cars affected is tiny and they’re all so old that any that we’re going to go bang would have done so by now. I’m not sure these people even have a calculator or any common sense as the IMS replacement is about £2k but you can get a recon engine fitted for £5k so unless there’s a 50/50 chance of failure what’s the point? When I had the engine and gearbox out 2 years ago I asked my specialist if he should do the IMS at the same time and he told me it was a waste of money. Sorry for the off topic 911 related rant Andy. As you were everyone
Aye, roumors and hearsay can be a pain. Dont want to hijack thread, but can i Ask , what is highest mileage anyone has on their multi without engine out? I understand there will probably quite a few other issues you've had along the way with rolling chassis . Ta
Imho the electrics are more a risk than the motor on most. Skyhook means ecu’s and there are a few of them. Wires. Sensors. Salt. Grit. Water. Time bomb.
Indeed. Yes, I had a few, including rear shock itself. I ride all year too like Android. I can live with them coming but an engine strip sounds painful.
