Joined Apr 2013
82 Posts | 0+
Pisa-Italy
After this post it's a shame that in the old and polluted Europe we don't have this useful device onboard. I'll complain to Ducati's management.
Well done Mr Wildbill.
Well done Mr Wildbill.
Joined Dec 2012
294 Posts | 1+
Central Washington
Very good wildbill. I will add a little to it. Using a small blade screwdriver I decoupled the hose clamps on the carbon canister and removed the hoses. I didn't want to cut them should I need to reinstall in the future. I also removed the hoses from the throttle body. You can buy a box of rubber caps from Autozone for about $3 to plug the nipples. The vertical cylinder throttle body nipple is a bit of a reach. I use one of those long reach fishhook removal pliers to remove the vac hose and install the cap. I then put everything in a zip lock plastic bag to keep it clean. I'll get some pictures of the pliers and plugs along with how I reached it.
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Joined Dec 2012
155 Posts | 1+
Coastal NH
Call me lazy...I did the quick and easy. I threw the canister out along with the other 2 that I had saved, "just in case" from my 2008 MTS 1100S and my 2010 MTS 1200S. 
I do agree that capping the TB nipples, or even replacing them with small bolts makes for a "cleaner" end result.
I do agree that capping the TB nipples, or even replacing them with small bolts makes for a "cleaner" end result.
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Joined Dec 2012
294 Posts | 1+
Central Washington
No problem, it's the engineer in me, I drive my wife crazy sometimes. Plus I never know what the state of Washington might pull down the road when it comes to emissions. I had already removed the system so this is a reenactment.
The tool
Clamp removal
Horizontal port
Vertical port- I found it easier to remove the small plastic cover first. Then stick the pliers in under the large tube to access the clamp. Then installing the plug by going in over the top of the tube. Once the plug is part way on, I used a large blade screwdriver to push it on all the way.
Parts
The tool
Clamp removal
Horizontal port
Vertical port- I found it easier to remove the small plastic cover first. Then stick the pliers in under the large tube to access the clamp. Then installing the plug by going in over the top of the tube. Once the plug is part way on, I used a large blade screwdriver to push it on all the way.
Parts
Is the canister removal intended to solve the problem of the engine not starting due to fuel tank overflow? Also, could I solve the problem by disconnecting the tank overflow hose at the canister, extending and routing tank overflow hose to the bottom of the bike, and leaving the canister and other canister hoses intact?
Joined Dec 2012
155 Posts | 1+
Coastal NH
Yes
I don't see any reason why that wouldn't work, but you may as well just take the ugly bugger off while your there.
Joined Nov 2012
1K Posts | 9+
Mobile Al.
Joined Dec 2012
294 Posts | 1+
Central Washington
Joined Nov 2012
1K Posts | 9+
Mobile Al.
Just performed the "surgery" on mine. Left the hoses in place just in case my picky dealer decides this could cause a warranty issue and I have to replace the canister.
Thank you to all the posted pics and directions. I had no idea how to do this before this thread!
Thank you to all the posted pics and directions. I had no idea how to do this before this thread!
Im confused. I am in the UK. I haven't picked up my SP yet. Would I have this and why would I want to remove it?
Joined Apr 2013
804 Posts | 22+
uk
phantom, dont worry about it, it's not fited to the UK bikes it's for California Emission Laws and doesn't affect our market.
Joined Apr 2013
82 Posts | 0+
Pisa-Italy
phantom, dont worry about it, it's not fited to the UK bikes it's for California Emission Laws and doesn't affect our market.
True for the entire Europe.
