I’m trying to fit a cam belt cover (that I’ve had carbon dipped) on the 1260. It was easy on the DVT - 13 bolts and the cover of the lower cam belt slips off under a plastic/rubber breather pipe which sits just above and behind the left leg of the ‘V’ of the frame. Problem is on the 1260, the second bolt down on the right is truly behind the rubber pipe and I can’t get access to it. What is that rubber pipe and how do I get it off/ out of the way?
Update... just called the dealer and they said the tank has to come off! Can’t be right. All I need is that breather tube out of the way.
Oh dear. I thought I read elsewhere that could be wriggled out. That looks good. Where did you get it done and how much was it?
A1 Hydroprint In Whitney. I got six parts done including the belt cover for just over £300. Dealer now saying will cost an hour’s labour to fit the lower cam belt cover including removing and replacing the breather pipe. Apparently the pipe has ‘awkward clips on each end’ if anyone knows how to do it would appreciate the advice
it must be the same as enduro’s. I took mine two times already with no problem. Just push rubber up or down to get to the bolt. It won’t break
The lower end has a hose clamp which is easily reached. Once the hose is removed at the lower end it may be able to be moved enough. If not , remove the tank and get on with it. Though it's been a few weeks so it's likely sorted by now
It is sorted. There’s no lower end it’s front end and back end of a horizontal breather hose (as per photos above) with a clip on the front. I resorted to cutting the old one off (on the advice of the dealer) and then fitting a new one. The hose is £11 which, for Ducati, is nothing. Anyway as you can see the new dipped cover looks great.
