First Service

[mdemers883]

Well, my hyper has been in the shop for 18 days since I've owned, so, I'd rather keep the down time to a minimum for now. I"m due for my first service (500 miles). Now, this is my first Ducati so I'm not as familiar with how they do things. Pretty much every other bike I've had serviced, the first one was pretty much a glorified oil change that they charge you up the ass for. So, I'm thinking that since my bike has been in the shop for 18 days that it has been inspected fairly well. So, my question is can I just do the oil change myself? I'm guessing that it's the standard new oil and oil filter routine. Any thing I should be aware of?

[ak57]

stamp the warranty book!!!!
tighten all bolts!!!

[eechan]

work order writeup on first service

• check and adjust spark plug gap
• check and adjust chain tension and lubrication
• check and adjust timing belts
• check and adjust flexible cables
• check and adjust brake hydraulic controls
• throttle body synch and idle adjust
• check and adjust steering bearings
• check proper operation of radiator fan if equipped
• check air filter
• clean engine oil intake filter
• replace engine oil and filter
• check coolant level if applicable
• check clutch and brake control fluid
• check wear on brake pads
• check tire pressure
• torque nuts and bolts to factory specs
• general lubrication
• road test motorcycle

parts total ~ $50
1 hour labor ~$75

some of the items above should give you a good belly laugh.

nothing to hard or difficult that you couldn't do yourself.

I'm just laaaaaaaaaazy and ride. I don't mind somebody else doing the wrenching as long as the charges are reasonable

[berndt]

The factory intial service regimen does not include cam belt inspection.
Mine were very loose and the dealer uses a special tool to "tune" the tension, it is 80hz, FWIW.

[dukepilot]

Originally Posted by berndt

The factory intial service regimen does not include cam belt inspection.
Mine were very loose and the dealer uses a special tool to "tune" the tension, it is 80hz, FWIW.

My belts were also very loose. Especially the vertical cylinder. You can use a guitar tuner program with your PC along with a mic to get it done. I used the less precise 45 degree twist to adjust mine.

[berndt]

My horizontal cylinder was 55Hz, and the vert was 115Hz.

[HYPRmoTARD]

Originally Posted by dukepilot

My belts were also very loose. Especially the vertical cylinder. You can use a guitar tuner program with your PC along with a mic to get it done. I used the less precise 45 degree twist to adjust mine.

Are there any other particulars for the belt check? My covers need to come off for a look/adjustment.

[Kamperkitjay]

Whats a ballpark price on that first service?? mine is coming up fast.. What did it cost you guys?? what can I expect??

[mountainrider]

Originally Posted by dukepilot

My belts were also very loose. Especially the vertical cylinder. You can use a guitar tuner program with your PC along with a mic to get it done. I used the less precise 45 degree twist to adjust mine.

Aren't we still using the 5mm allen go/no-go gauge on the 2 valves like I have for the last 15 years with my 900SS? The guitar tuner thing is cool. I had not thought of that.

[dukepilot]

Originally Posted by mountainrider

Aren't we still using the 5mm allen go/no-go gauge on the 2 valves like I have for the last 15 years with my 900SS? The guitar tuner thing is cool. I had not thought of that.

The guys on the SS/SC board said that the idler rollers on each cylinder are at different distances from their respective cam pulleys so the allen wrench method no longer works.