New video showing tank removal for air filter cleanup

Thanks! It is the first video of this key maintenance job and It is very clear and easy to see. I think that air filter location is the number one deffect of this awesome bike. Nice garage! Thanks again.

Hendrix said:

Thanks! It is the first video of this key maintenance job and It is very clear and easy to see. I think that air filter location is the number one deffect of this awesome bike. Nice garage! Thanks again.

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Thank you. Awesome video.

I amazed how stupid ducati engineers are regarding basics of adv/enduro bikes functions

They have to be the same ones that put the battery on BMW models

Thanks for videoing the process! Excellent production. That is pretty labor intensive.

Hendrix said:

They have to be the same ones that put the battery on BMW models

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I have super easy access to my gs 1250 adv battery which is fine and doesn’t need to be touched for years
But air filter - in KtM 890 is 10min job to replace that and they know it need to be easy serviceable “in field”
Ducati need to learn a lot regarding that functions


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Thanks for being a pioneer for the rest of us! 🤟

I tried to view from perspective of being mid way through a trip in the field. I was okay up to the two of six screws at the back of the filter cover.. had the same "what were they thinking?" moment. We'll see what happens in the real world as we get trip reports from long distance off road folks.

Extremely helpful. They put the intake in a great spot, and they put the filter in an absolutely insane spot. I knew it was under the tank, but I'm shocked to see we have to remove the steering dampener and ECU too. I really hope I'll be able to reach the final two screws on the filter housing.

I suppose the only positive is that it'll help me keep the bike innards clean since the tank is coming off for air filter maintenance anyway.

Thanks for the video. Wow totally confirmed my thinking that I will never change my own air filter. I'm curious how much my dealer is going to charge to replace the air filter. This is does not look like a job where I'd drop it off at my dealer and just wait an hour in the lobby.

Also, I found it funny you reused the air filter. After all the effort I would have put in a new one even if the existing one was spotless.

Ohseedee said:

Thanks for the video. Wow totally confirmed my thinking that I will never change my own air filter. I'm curious how much my dealer is going to charge to replace the air filter. This is does not look like a job where I'd drop it off at my dealer and just wait an hour in the lobby.

Also, I found it funny you reused the air filter. After all the effort I would have put in a new one even if the existing one was spotless.

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No, I ordered a new set of DNA filters that are actually oil impregnated

andrzejba said:

I have super easy access to my gs 1250 adv battery which is fine and doesn’t need to be touched for years
But air filter - in KtM 890 is 10min job to replace that and they know it need to be easy serviceable “in field”
Ducati need to learn a lot regarding that functions


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In my Nine t I have to remove fuel tank to change battery.
My ktm 1290 SAS 2021 was a nigtmare. I have problems with leaking from the cooling system like others ktm owners. And yes, the filter is the number one mistake of this bike but It is a fantastic bike.
And about bmw gs:

Great video, I guess that next time it won’t take him more than 15 minutes to get the air filter out!

WOW, 325.00 euros? I'm thinking I will stay with the stock air filter for the time being...

The DNA is arround 90 euros
The MWR comes with an Alluminium porta filter that is what make it so expensive

Thanks for the video. When refitting the rubber hoses to the steel tubes under the fuel tank, does the fat hose fit onto the front tube or the rear tube? I forgot to mark them when disassembling them.