7500 service question? - Ducati.ms

yabo0569 · Sep 15th, 2009, 2:10 pm

I'm coming up to my 7500 mile service. I been thinking about doing it on my own, I have done some research on it. It does not look too bad. Does anybody here do there own services on their hyper? What tools do I need and how do you get the service light off after you do everything? I rather spend $350 on tools than give it to my dealer. I can keep using the tools they will pay for themselves.

Darsey · Sep 15th, 2009, 2:20 pm

i don't know much about mechanics but thats what i call using the head

richmeyer · Sep 15th, 2009, 3:16 pm

I've got the same questions. I've got about 1000 miles to go and I'm really considering doing it myself.

**John** · Sep 15th, 2009, 3:45 pm

Do you have reference materials covering the 2v motor? I used LT Snyder's books extensively while learning and doing maintenence on both Desmoquattro and Testastretta powerplants. The 2v has plenty of technical contributors and LT does have a maintenance book out for the Desmodue. I think a very good do it yourself maintenance tutorials is by Ducati Suite. Its a step by step guide with pictures for doing the valve clearances on a 2v bike. Just google Ducati Suite.

These are the tools I've used in performing valve inspection/adjustments
1. Crank turning tool - easy way to get to TDC or just rear stand the wheel and turn it in a higher gear.
2. Rocker depressor tool by EMS - safe way to depress rockers instead of using a screwdriver
3. Closer shim measuring tool
4. Micrometer/Caliper (digital) for measuring clearances
5. Feeler gauges

Take your time, break it up into a couple days, study the material, email Mike at EMS or PM him here under Ducatimike with any questions you have whether technical or what parts to buy.

I'm no gearhead and it took me forever it seemed to learn the processes and I'm still not there yet. I went from a 2v Desmodue to a 4v Desmoquattro to a 4v Testastretta and trying to learn each because I bought and sold a number of bikes within a 4 year period. So the knowledge was spread out, but there are obvious things in common. In fact a buddy of mine asked me to assist him on a valve adjustment next week on his 748R. I jumped at that opportunity in order to repeat and verify what I have learned so far. If you have mechanical aptitude this stuff will come to you alot easier than for me because I struggle with it. Repetition is my key to success.

Caidly · Sep 15th, 2009, 3:51 pm

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Originally Posted by John

These are the tools I've used in performing valve inspection/adjustments
1. Crank turning tool - easy way to get to TDC or just rear stand the wheel and turn it in a higher gear.
2. Rocker depressor tool by EMS - safe way to depress rockers instead of using a screwdriver
3. Closer shim measuring tool
4. Micrometer/Caliper (digital) for measuring clearances
5. Feeler gauges

VDST to adjust computer and clear service indicator.

freezer16801 · Sep 15th, 2009, 4:24 pm

if you can do the majority of the work besides the service light, your dealer should do that for you for a min. price rather than buying the VDST.

Once you do the work, please post back up with tales of your experience. I am about 2k miles away from mine needing to be performed. I may try to tackle it with the assistance of a bud of mine.

yabo0569 · Sep 15th, 2009, 7:57 pm

thank you guys for all of the info! I'm buying the parts this weekend and a couple of weeks until I get the 7500 miles. I will post after everything is all set and done.

GMP · Sep 15th, 2009, 10:10 pm

I do everything on mine and have done the 7500 mi service. In addition to what was mentioned, get a laptop with a small mic and guitar tuner software to adjust the belts(they will be loose). I have all the tools mentioned except the crank turning tool, I just turned the rear wheel in 6th gear with a breaker bar and socket on the axel nut, worked fine. If you don't bonce off the limiter often, its likely all your valves will be in spec. You need the VDST to reset the service light, set the TPS, and adjust fuel trim if you have a DP ECU. Carb sync sticks or vac gauges are needed to balance the throttle bodies, but mine were fine when checked.

Go for it, its not voodoo as a lot of dealers want you to think and guys buy into. $600 - $700 around here is just stupid for this work.

primitive · Sep 15th, 2009, 10:43 pm

I'd be pretty pissed if I bought someones hyper and was told the 7500 was done, when it was actually done by the owner. Unless the owner is a ducati tech. TPS setting is not voodoo, neither is belt tension, but I would rather have it done by a professional. If you want to save money buy tapered collets.

dragoontwo · Sep 16th, 2009, 8:41 am

primitive - have you ever turned a wrench? You're telling me that you wouldn't trust someone that actually does the service that has a connection with the bike, and actually takes care of it over someone that may just see it as another bike and another $xx in their pocket for however fast they can get it done?

Now I have no experience with Duc dealers, but I am a professional mechanic, and don't think they would take care of my bike as well as I do.

Don't let me stop you from throwing your money away, though.