Tips&Tricks –Multistrada V4 Model Year 2021
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Symptom

Issues during Top Case
fixing to the plate

Subject

Top Case Kit
Part no. 96781531AA

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Notes and Indications - Corrective action
We have received some reports concerning the difficulty in
securing the Top Case (Kit Part no. 96781531AA) to the top
plate Part no. 8291M033A due to a machining error of the
supplier. In particular, the locking tooth on the upper plate
Part no. 8291M033A shows a hole 2mm narrower than
specified. To eliminate this defect, the locking tooth of the
plate must be milled by 2mm in the upper area using a flat file,
as shown in the figure.

2mm

We inform you that the upper plates present inside the kits in
stock have been restored.
After having installed the anti-theft system Kit Part no. 96681081AA and enabled it on the BBS control unit,
some malfunctions may occur during activation due to a possible incorrect pin arrangement in the connector
of the wiring branch supplied with the kit.

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Anti-theft system kit
Part no. 96681081AA
malfunction

Anti-theft system kit
Part no. 96681081AA

Follow the procedure described below:
1) uncover connector (A) by moving sheath (B) backward;
2) uncover the wiring by removing a portion of insulating tape to make operations easier;
3) check the arrangement of Pins 5 and 6 and the relevant color on the 8-pin connector. If the pin
arrangement is not correct, extract them working from the front side with a needle inside the groove so
as to lift the retainer and invert them.
4) restore the cloth tape previously removed and the position of the protective sheath (B).

The kits currently in stock have been restored.

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Software updates for
Bosch instrument panel
with DDS 2.0 diagnosis
instrument

Precautions during PDI:
installation of the battery
on the vehicle

Software updates for
Bosch instrument panel

Battery assembly

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Notes and Indications - Corrective action
The new DDS 3.0 diagnosis instrument kits Part no. 979000279 are being
distributed and will be delivered within the next few months.
We would like to remind you that in order to carry out software updates of the
Multistrada V4S instrument panel, it is necessary to use the USB cable included
in the DDS 3.0 diagnosis instrument kit.
If you have not received the new diagnosis instrument yet, you can still perform
the update using the DDS 2.0 using any USB cable, type A male-male (this cable
is easily available on the market).
We also inform you that a video has been made showing you the correct use of
the cable. It can be viewed at the following YouTube link:
https://youtu.be/IGbLKyo4B8k.

We have received isolated reports of possible issues concerning the connection of battery negative cable; in
particular, you may find that the negative cable appears to be too long.
To correctly position the battery negative cable, make sure that the cable runs over the main wiring and
makes a bend upstream of the battery negative pole.
For a better understanding, we have made a short video showing the issue described above and the correct
battery installation, which can be viewed at the following link: https://youtu.be/wu1qH4gi4LI.

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Precaution during the
installation of the heated
handgrip kit part no.
96680702A

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Heated handgrip kit part
no. 96680702A

We inform you that for the installation of the heated
handgrip kit part no. 96680702A, the main wiring harness
connectors where to connect the heated handgrips, are
positioned below the ignition switch cover as shown in the
figure.

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Symptom

Possible incorrect
operation of the swinging
system - Top Case
accessory kit part no.
96781531AA

Subject

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Notes and Indications - Corrective action
We inform you that the first Top Case accessory kits part
no. 96781531AA delivered may not operate correctly with
the swinging system, which may seem “too braked”. To
improve this condition, it is possible to insert 4 copper
washers (1) part no. 85250231A on the 4 screws (2)
retaining the bottom plate to the top one.
For a better understanding of the assembly procedure of
the Top Case accessory kit, a video has been made which
can be viewed at the following link:
https://youtu.be/DVEHKVvdKQI.

Top Case
Part no.96781531AA

All Top Case kits in stock will be restored by February.

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Ducati Quick Shift (DQS)
malfunctioning and no
indication on the
instrument panel of the
engaged gear

We have received isolated reports about the Ducati Quick Shift (DQS) not working properly, and about the
missing indication of the engaged gear on the instrument panel, with gear sensor plausibility error P0919
being stored (the gear plausibility diagnosis requires 16 seconds of validation at a speed above 20 km/h
without any gear change).
Final
drive

Some analyses showed that this condition occurred following a change in the final drive gear ratio (Z15
sprocket installed instead of Z16 as designed).
As already emphasized during the technical training, we remind you to avoid any modification to the final
drive gear ratio (Z16 sprocket and Z42 rear sprocket).

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Possible switching on of
DSS warning light on
instrument panel

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Ducati Skyhook
Suspension (DSS)

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There have been some isolated reports regarding a possible switching on of the “DSS” warning light
on
the instrument panel for the models equipped with Ducati Skyhook Suspension without any errors read by
the diagnosis instrument.
Through the DDS 3.0 diagnosis instrument, enter the “Settings” section of the BBS control unit and
perform the “Calibration of the rear rotary sensor”.

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Notes and Indications - Corrective action
The TPMS system (Tire Pressure Monitoring System) allows monitoring tire pressure value: if tire pressure
deviates by 25% from the set reference value, the TPMS system displays a warning on the instrument
panel. The sensor activates when speed exceeds 35 km/h and tire pressure is displayed on the instrument
panel 1 minute later.
We remind you that, before installing tyre pressure sensors on front and rear wheel rims, they must be
coded through DDS 3.0 diagnosis instrument.

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Activation procedure for
TPMS tire pressure
sensor

TPMS
(Tire Pressure
Monitoring System)

To activate TPMS system, follow the procedure indicated below:
1) using DDS 3.0, access the “Self-diagnosis → Settings” section of BBS
control unit;
2) select “Enable/Disable” TPMS;
3) access the “Self-diagnosis → Settings” section of Hands Free control
unit and perform “TPMS code writing” for front and rear wheel sensors
by entering the 8-digit code written above the Qr-Code;
4) access the instrument panel Settings menu and select “Tire Pressure”
to set (and customize) the reference pressure values of the rear and
front tires. The tire nominal pressure value specified inside the owner's
manual can be used as a reference.
Explain to the Customer the use of the "Tire Pressure" function to edit
the reference pressure value of the front and rear tires. The information
about the current pressure value of front and rear tires is also available
inside instrument panel main menu.

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Precautions for checking
the engine oil level

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Level
engine oil

To correctly check the engine oil level, carefully follow the operations described below:
1) The level check should be carried out with warm engine, approximately 15 minutes after the engine has
been turned off.
2) Turn off the engine and wait 10÷ 15 minutes to allow the oil to return completely to the oil sump.
3) Position the motorcycle on level ground with both wheels on the ground and in an upright position.
4) Check the oil level through the sight glass.
If the oil level is below the center line between the MIN and MAX notches, add oil up to the maximum
level notch.

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Symptom

Possible lack of paint
adhesion on fuel tank cap

Subject

Fuel tank cap

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Notes and Indications - Corrective action

We would like to inform you that on an initial batch of motorcycles produced, the fuel tank cap could
present a problem of paint adhesion. Starting from frame number ZDM1A00AAMB002445 the supplier
has improved the painting process that avoids this issue.
The fuel tank caps in the spare part warehouse are compliant.

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Assembly precaution for
the anti-theft system kit
part no. 96681081AA

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Assembly precaution for
the fuel tank cap kit
Hands Free
part no. 96681021AA

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Anti-theft system kit part
no. 96681081AA

We inform you that for the installation of the anti-theft
system kit part no. 96681081AA, the main wiring
connector (1) where to connect the anti-theft device, is
positioned near the fuel pump flange, in the front left
area of the fuel tank.

Hands Free fuel tank cap
kit part no. 96681021AA

We inform you that for the installation of the Hands
Free fuel tank cap kit part no. 96681021AA, the main
wiring connector (2) where to connect the Hand Free
fuel tank cap, is positioned near the fuel pump flange, in
the front left area of the fuel tank.

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Notes and Indications - Corrective action
The programming procedure must be carried out ONLY when the bike is connected to the special Ducati
power supply unit Part no. 979000286.
If programming is not completed successfully,
the instrument panel will NOT be damaged and it will never have to be replaced.

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Instrument panel
programming interruption

Instrument Panel
Programming

To restore instrument panel correct operation, you will have to:
1) Turn off or disconnect the workshop power supply unit;
2) Switch the bike from Hands Free to Key-OFF;
3) Disconnect the USB cable from PC to bike;
4) Wait for 60 seconds;
5) Remove the 50 Ampere fuse (the one on tank side);
6) Wait for 30 seconds;
7) Re-connect the 50 Ampere fuse;
8) Re-connect or turn on again the battery power supply unit;
9) Switch the bike from Hands Free to Key-ON and connect the DDS 3.0 diagnosis instrument;
10) If the instrument panel resumes normal operation by showing the display, select the "Global Scan"
function and programming will automatically restart;
11) If the instrument panel remains in the "bootloader" status with LH warning lights flashing, select the
"SERVICE UPDATE Multistrada V4S" model and "Bosch → Model Year 21 instrument panel
reprogramming", select the file present (e.g. 1706_ICC_S018) and launch the programming; connect the
USB cable to the bike when requested by the DDS 3.0;
12) Programming will restart and will take approximately 20 minutes.
A video has been made, which can be viewed on the YouTube platform at the following link:
https://youtu.be/c9br35tEazg.
We have received several reports of a different coloring of the fork sleeve ordered as a spare part for a
complete fork leg replacement. This is due to an anodizing process with different color rendering.

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Coloring of the spare
front fork sleeve

Front forks

In case of replacement of a complete fork leg, previously authorized by your Service Area Manager, we ask
you to check the correct color of the fork leg before assembly (comparing it with the color of the fork
installed on the bike) and if it is different, update the YouTech service request by attaching photos and
urgently ordering the other complete fork leg to proceed with its replacement.
Please, note that the spare part warehouse will be restored.

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No “key missing”
message displayed on the
instrument panel

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Hands Free

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Notes and Indications - Corrective action

We have received a few isolated reports that the “key missing” message is not displayed on the instrument
panel if the key is out of range of the Hands Free antenna.
We inform you that this case is being analyzed.

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