EP:10 Ducati Multistrada Exhaust Valve Delete - Eliminator - Remove - Removal of Exhaust Flap

Ducati Multistrada exhaust valve removal is what I focus on today, but I also explain a little about the Exhaust valve delete approach which is a module you plug into the exhaust servo unit. The exhaust valve is also sometimes called an exhaust flap or an exhaust butterfly. The delete module is also called an exhaust valve eliminator.

This is episode 10 in a series about buying and ownership of a Ducati Multistrada and my personal long-term experience over 3 years and 20,000 km.

The Ducati Multistrada does have some other important issues you need to be aware of, so I am going to cover the common problems, tyre choice, comfort, brakes and maintenance, touring, servicing, electrical issues, gearbox problems, modifications and the exhaust system.

I am going to share my honest, straight forward review of what you can expect from buying a used Ducati Multistrada and the issues and problems I have experienced and how to fix them.

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[fged]

Another benefit of the module option is that you'll no longer have to service the flap valve. I've found that I need to clean and lubricate mine at least twice a year or else it seizes. I'm considering locking it fully open and fooling the ECU with the aftermarket module. Seems the best plan to me. Thanks for the video 👍

[RikkyTang]

Great video Carl! Closing on 2, 000 subscribers too 👍😁

[DarR]

I've done both the +2R gearing change (at the 600 miles first service) and the Ducc-EE servo eliminator on my 2018 1260 MTS Pikes Peak.
Great mods especially the gearing. Now looking at an ECU flash to improve throttle response and remove some of the built-in restrictions.

[hjp]

The next thing you should do to improve low speed (and generally everywhere) running is balance the throttle bodies. This is not covered by Ducati servicing. As you know the Multistrada is ride by wire and the horizontal cylinder's intake is controlled by a stepper motor and the vertical cylinder is slaved to this by a mechanical linkage. Using vacuum gauges teed into the pressure sensors for each cylinder to take the readings and adjust the settings with the spring loaded screw under the left hand side back of the tank. Unfortunately you have to switch the engine off each time you adjust it so that you can get a screwdriver on it. Mine was quite a bit out and has made the bike much better at lower RPM's.

[mikef.]

That was a very helpful vid., thanks <thumbz zup>
One of the big advantages of an aftermarket muffler over the OE is that it is much, much, lighter.

[shauneckersley]

Hi Carl, are there anymore multistrada videos coming? Love the channel by the way.

[lionelboutry]

Amazing video as the other. Thanks for the tips and explanations - can’t wait to modify my MS1200ABS with the same suspensions as yours…. ✊🏻

[maksimleonov]

Hi there 👋 quick question what if instead of removing the valve I just tie it with a wire so the valve doesn’t close. Will it be the same results and will I need the Vizi Tec for that?

[christigallup]

Hey Carl, thank you for posting this series. Any special instructions for removing the piece once the two screws have been dremeled off? Any danger of it falling into the cat? - Thanks!

[oscarwendowski]

I want to remove the valve completely on my 1299S. You mentioned grinding off the welds to get the restrictor plate off. After youve done this you will be left with just the metal rod. Is it possible to slide this out or do yo have to physically cut it from the inside as well? Once you do remove it how do you deal with the resulting holes? I assume welding them shut.

[jonathanbrown]

Hi Karl, great video thanks. Did you fit an exhaust valve eliminator or do you not have to if you just remove the plate and leave the spindle in place??

[DarR]

My cat box is sinfully ugly and could use a polishing or a ceramic coating of some sort. Would you have a video highlighting the steps required to remove the cat box?

[haristonmarreiros]

Doing this procedure with de dremel the engine light comes on or stay off? i tryed to only detach de cable but the engine ligths comes on. Great Video!!! Ty in advance!

[ricardoandrestrejo]

Hi Carl. Last year I bought a multistrada 1200 S 2015. I just suffering with stall issues in idle or when I’m slowing down to a traffic light or a stop. Apparently it is a very common issue but I haven’t found a solution yet. Can you give me an advice or do you know something about this issue. Thanks in advance.

[TABARKA]

Hello from Paris …. Sorry for that but I did not understand the needs for the dremel use.

[ennoclarke]

Hey Karl, Great series and learned a lot. So much it made me do a testdrive today. It drive great and gives you quick confidence to go a bit quicker, and feels light in steering. I love the model and the looks. I drive a Triumph Street Triple R wich i love driving. But i get problems with my back en wrists after a few hundred kilometers.. I love the white 1200S. Went to see it. But it wasn't what i expected. My Triumph is al clean and nice to look at. This one wasn't clean at all. Had scratches on the tft dashboard and so on... Are they difficult to keep clean?? Is the tft dashboard that fragile for scratches....? Greetz

[Davek-xlpl]

Hi Karl brilliant information again just a question where do you plug the exhaust delete module in ?
Thanks Dave

[jonnny]

Hi Carl. I have just taken the cat off the MS, really to clean it up as its the only part of the bike that looks its age. Whilst doing it, loosened the front exhaust bolts and one sheared off flush with the head😒😒!! I just can't get it out so its booked in with Ducati as apparently a common issue! The question is, the cat is REALLY heavy and it would be an ideal opportunity to de cat it with just pipes. The issue here is that I actually love the look of the standard twin exhaust end pipes. Looking on fleabay they are advertised as silencers or mufflers but would they be enough do you think or would you recommend an aftermarket end can as well? There are systems ranging from £7-800+ down to around £270 for a Delkevic system. Have you heard of them and, if so, what do you think?

[mrriesen]

i wonder what would happen if you modified the flaps with a couple of drilled out holes? Might end up with interesting supercharger like whistle sound.

[sidwebster]

Hi carl, great work on my second multi now.. loved my 2013 but just used to eat fork seals, so am on 2015 with non electronic suspension. Am trying to set the static sag up on the bike, by any chance do you know what it is, and what are your suspension settings if you don't mind
Had my 13 set up beautifully but struggling with the front end on the 15