[xswimordiex]

decided i wasn't going to pay 800 dollars for a 12,000 check up on the bike and did it all myself this weekend! with the help of the DML, and my shop manual, it all went pretty smoothly (just took awhile). I had to adjust my openers on the valves, which was easier than expected i think the worst part was riveting my new chain together with the cheap-o chain riveter i had....but it did get the job done. next time it should be a breeze! [thumbsup]

 

[cajones]

hey well done, i do most of my maintainance too, saves a small fortune, i wonder if ducati ever read this stuff on here cos servicing these babies is toooooo steep !! [clap]

 

[test-reg]

Good going!!

 

[motogpfan]

Nice [thumbsup]

It amazing how easy it is, the more times you do it the easier it gets. Ducati would like you think it's black magic.

 

[xswimordiex]

that's kinda what i thought at first, but after i pulled off the valve covers i was like "damn that's it?" fun stuff. really.

 

[the_journeyman]

Good for you!!!! [thumbsup] [clap]

I just bit off my 24,000 miler myself. Felt great, as I'm sure you can attest to!

JM

 

[Aguacate]

How much did you end up spending to do your 12k service yourself?

 

[coastie]

As soon as my warranty's up my first purchase will be a shop manual. Computers though :-\.

 

[xswimordiex]

How much did you end up spending to do your 12k service yourself?

new belts (didn't use, originals still good) $60 -ebay
new chain, sprockets, plugs, valve gaskets, some other little things- ~$200ish from ca-cycleworks.com

 

[ducpainter]

new belts (didn't use, originals still good) $60 -ebay
new chain, sprockets, plugs, valve gaskets, some other little things- ~$200ish from ca-cycleworks.com

How old are your belts?

 

[the_journeyman]

I think you're supposed to replace the belts, regarless of condition. I certainly would if it were my ride. By the time you add in the suspension work I did (DIY style) I've got about $140 or so in parts. The chain & sprockets are in good shape, carbs in good shape, clutch in good shape etc. The valve check didn't take long at all & no adjustments needed [thumbsup]

JM

 

[test-reg]

Every 12 K miles or 2 years.

 

[xswimordiex]

well then...maybe i'll just swap the new belts in for the hell of it this saturday.