G'day all

Try as I might I can not find somewhere that advises how to change the Fuel filter on a current  (07) S2R 800
I have the parts manual downloaded from the Ducati Website, but being an exploded view, it's hard to tell if the access is through the filler or removing the assy through the base of the tank.

Also would I need to order any other parts like O'rings or Gaskets to complete the Job?

I would just let the guys change it at the regular service, But here in Northern Australia we get some shitty fuel dumped on us, so I would like to change the filter on a regular basis.

Thanks for your help. 

Access by removing the 'plate' on the bottom of the tank.

Get the O-ring, item#6 - 88640491A (check at your dealer to make sure that's the correct part# before buying).
The O-rings swell up a bit from the fuel, and the used ones generally do not cooperate with reinstallation.

Isthat the plate at the bottom of the tank close to the hinge, where the hoses emerge from the tank?

Quote from: CairnsDuc on May 27, 2008, 04:39:54 PM
Isthat the plate at the bottom of the tank close to the hinge, where the hoses emerge from the tank?

Yes, that's it.

So just to confirm, the plate/assy comes out as a whole piece with the fuel filter attached.
So just replace the filter and the Oring and your off?

Pretty much just that.

There will be two hoses (vent and overflow) that go up to connect to the fuel filler assembly, so you'll have to disconnect those at the plate end.
*Then* you can get the assembly out to replace the filter.

Fantastic! Thanks for the advice, I'll give it a go very soon, and I'll post this in the how to section

Thankyou very much for your advice 

the plastic tank filter changes are easy. I would disassemble as speeddog has stated . I rarely find the large o-ring on the plastic tanks need changing but that may be just me. You will find the filter held on with two ear clamps just cut these off and reinstall with two new one they are low $$. Do not forget to screw in the ground wire to the new filter.
good luck

Quote from: ducvet on May 27, 2008, 05:58:42 PM
I rarely find the large o-ring on the plastic tanks need changing but that may be just me.

They only leak when the customer is standing *right* there.

They also leak when you do NOT have a replacement.

  True, that.

Do we just use the stock replacement Ducati filter, or do we go aftermarket?

On these bikes you have a plastic fuel filter with a ground attachment point. I have been searching for the non ducati version and am sure there is one but have had no luck just yet. The search goes on......

until then I use the overpriced OEM filters.

Quote from: ducvet on July 23, 2008, 05:30:37 PM
On these bikes you have a plastic fuel filter with a ground attachment point. I have been searching for the non ducati version and am sure there is one but have had no luck just yet. The search goes on......

until then I use the overpriced OEM filters.

Thank you.

Just a curiosity: Why do we bother grounding a plastic fuel filter?  (Not being a smart-ass)

Quote from: tangueroHondo on July 23, 2008, 08:30:23 PM
Thank you.

Just a curiosity: Why do we bother grounding a plastic fuel filter?  (Not being a smart-ass)

AFAIK, it's just a convenient screw to attach ground leads from the pump and fuel level sensor.