WARNING MTS1200 owners: CHECK YOUR FRONT BRAKE HOSES!

[Derek]

I was checking over the bike this week and I found this

It's the crossover line from the left to right front calipers that is routed beneath the front mudguard and located in a channel in the black rear section.
I had heard of this happening on others bikes but the last time I checked, last winter, it was fine with no signs of abrasion. Just as well I looked now. Another line is on order and I'll take preventative action to stop this ever happening again.

If you own a 1200 Multistrada have a look at the crossover line on both sides, just where it goes under the edge of the red section of the mudguard.

 

[the hunter]

Thanks Derek and well spotted!! :thumbs:

 

[iconic944ss]

Cant see the images Derek.

Protected folder?

 

[Derek]

Cant see the images Derek.

Protected folder?

No. And the top one has disappeared. I don't know why but I'll see if I can sort it.

 

[Derek]

Can you see them now Frank?

 

[Esbee]

Yes the images are there

Can you see them now Frank?

What mileage and what has the hose been rubbing against (mudguard or tyre?)

 

[Derek]

The mileage is 28,000. The hose has been fretting on the underside of the mudguard.

 

[iconic944ss]

Thanks Derek can see them now - Factory recall???

 

[Derek]

Thanks Derek can see them now - Factory recall???

Queer. All I did was edit the post re-inserting the original images.
I've passed the info onto Ducati Glasgow who will also advise Ducati UK. If dealers are alerted to it and a few more show up it could/should be the subject of a recall. From what I can make out from other forums it seems to be more of a problem with the extended rear mudguard, which I think is a standard fitment on UK models.