[Ducati] 2004 Multistrada questions...please help.

[Mark Hollingsworth]

> Since I got my new to me 2004 Multistroodle ...
>  
> 1)     How do you remove the rider’s seat?

Yes, the tank/seat comes off. It looks worse than it is, around 30 minutes
or less. But they should have made it easier.

>  
> 2)     My instruments do not work for $hit.


Is the bike still under any warranty? It sounds like the instruments may be
toast. Might want to try and undo/clean and redo the connectors.

>  
> --also the speedometer seems to read really high (like 10%).  Is this a
> 'normal' Multistrada characteristic?

Yeah, they set them up that way for some odd reason. The odometer seems
right on.



>  
> Are problems with the instrument cluster inherent with 2004 Multistradas?
> Would DNA replace or somehow fix the problem even thought the bike is no
> longer under warranty?  My dealer has reset the computer 2 times to try to fix
> the problem but to no avail and it does not seem they want to go any further
> in addressing the issue, even though I bought the bike (used) from them.


I see the answer to the warranty question. Yes, the seals on the early bikes
were not as good, there is every chance they may do a 'good will'
replacement. A lot depends on the dealer, and since you bought the bike from
them they should help out there.

 
> 3)     The fuel gauge empty light goes on when I have used only 2.5 gallons of
> fuel.  This is very annoying as I get paranoid I will soon run out of gas even
> though there should be plenty.  I asked the dealer how much gas does the tank
> hold and he said only 3.5 gallons.  But the manual says 20 liters (about 5
> gallons?).  What’s the real scoop here?
>  

Yeah, the fuel gauge is horrible. The sender only goes to the bottom of the
'top tank' not the part under the seat. No way to fix it without adding
another sender. It does hold about 5 gals.

Mark