Anyone in here only does oil change/maintenance every 6k miles? - Ducati.ms

ducatiti · Aug 13th, 2006, 10:27 pm

Anyone in here only does oil change/maintenance every 6k miles?

According to a local dealer, after first 600 miles will only require servicing every 6k miles. 3k is only optional, as per dealer.

Any inputs will be greatly appreciated.

Thanks.

galaxy · Aug 13th, 2006, 10:50 pm

Oil/filter change every 3k...religously. Especially since it's a wet clutch bike.

ducatiti · Aug 13th, 2006, 11:37 pm

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Originally Posted by galaxy

Oil/filter change every 3k...religously. Especially since it's a wet clutch bike.

I apologize for my ignorance but I think that my 900 sport is a dry clutch, right?

Will that make a difference?

apagios · Aug 14th, 2006, 12:03 am

wet clutch is bathed in oil, dry clutches are not. the wet clutch causes a lot of shear friction which tends to break down oil faster. with synthetic oil and a dry clutch, 6k should be fine.

ducatiti · Aug 14th, 2006, 12:11 am

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Originally Posted by apagios

wet clutch is bathed in oil, dry clutches are not. the wet clutch causes a lot of shear friction which tends to break down oil faster. with synthetic oil and a dry clutch, 6k should be fine.

Thank you for your opinion. Would others agree to this though?

sirduke · Aug 14th, 2006, 4:06 am

I have a '93 900SS and use 15/50 Pro4 which is fully synthetic and change it every 3000m, just to be on the safe side.

ducatiti · Aug 14th, 2006, 10:19 pm

Sorry to ask for such a newbie question: Do all Ducati dealers use synthetic oil as a standard or I have to suggest that?

galaxy · Aug 14th, 2006, 10:38 pm

You're right, your 900 is a dry clutch. The 800's are wet. IMO, I'm changing my oil every 3,000 regardless. Even with a dry clutch, the engine and trans still share the oil. Keeping it fresh and clean keeps it happy. I can totally tell the difference in my 749's shifting when I change the oil. Can do that in both bikes for that matter. Did I just use "totally" in a scentence??

sirduke · Aug 15th, 2006, 1:40 pm

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Originally Posted by galaxy

Did I just use "totally" in a scentence??

Yes you SO did, hehe

mr_dude · Aug 15th, 2006, 5:45 pm

Why have the dealer change your oil?

FYI that 'totally' loud clanging sound you hear at idle would be your dry clutch. It the way to tell a Duc from miles away without looking. (Aftermarket fiber clutch covers are even better/louder).

You will inevitably have someone ask you what is wrong with your bike, to which you must snort and say, "This, is a Ducati." With a long pause after 'this' to add effect.