[RyanUtterback]

I recently purchased a 2004 749 Ducati and was wondering what the maufacturer's recommendation was for the oil?

Thanks,

Ryan U

 

[Shazaam]

From the 749 Owners Manual, page 75 ...

You can download it from here:

http://www.ducati.com/bikes/manuals.jhtml

 

[94CobraR]

I recently purchased a 2004 749 Ducati and was wondering what the maufacturer's recommendation was for the oil?

Thanks,

Ryan U

Umm....no. Go away.

 

[TheNibbler]

Umm....no. Go away.

Shh! we need this oil thread... I missed the oil threads...

u see Ryan... Ducati says u need Shell Advanced, but you can't find that in US. So, the last time I was back-packing through Europe, I sourced some. I like to ship it to you, but I am currently back-packing in China. So wire-transfer me some money and my shipping manager will send you the oil. Shipping charge is on me

That being said... Any synthetic oil (IMFO) of the recommend viscosity will work. Get a K&N oil filter instead of the OEM, it's easier to install and remove the next time around.

 

[tye1138]

I like Olive Oil on everything...

Oops... were we talking about motorcycles?

 

[mainframe]

Would you accept a cashiers check. I will make out the check for $500 more than the sale of item. At time of the sale you will give my representative the merchandise and the $500 to cover our expenses and we will have complete the transaction. Thank you for your acceptance.

 

[TheNibbler]

Would you accept a cashiers check. I will make out the check for $500 more than the sale of item. At time of the sale you will give my representative the merchandise and the $500 to cover our expenses and we will have complete the transaction. Thank you for your acceptance.

I would love to do that, but due to recent political instability in my country, I transfered all my money to an American stranger to safe-guard it. Maybe you could collect your money from him.

Kind Regards,
-The Nigerian Prince.

 

[ducky996]

I would love to do that, but due to recent political instability in my country, I transfered all my money to an American stranger to safe-guard it. Maybe you could collect your money from him.

Kind Regards,
-The Nigerian Prince.

HAHAHAHAHA

Nice 1

 

[waco748]

I've used Amsoil 20w50 for Motorcycles in all my bikes, v-twin and in-line. Any oil that meets or exceeds API SG should be good, although the owner's manual does say Shell Advance Ultra 4, which is synthetic.

From the Shell site:

grades:
SAE J 300 10W-40,
and
SAE J 300 15W-50.
Both the formulations exceed the following international specification:
API SG,
JASO MA,
and are endorsed by Ducati and KTM.
Advance Ultra 4 exceeds the requirements of all Japanese and European motorcycle manufacturers.

 

[94CobraR]

He was so interested, he hasn't even bothered to check back...

 

[mainframe]

I would love to do that, but due to recent political instability in my country, I transfered all my money to an American stranger to safe-guard it. Maybe you could collect your money from him.

Kind Regards,
-The Nigerian Prince.

Well played sir, well played.

 

[TheNibbler]

He was so interested, he hasn't even bothered to check back...

He just bought a Duc, I am sure he will be back with a question about stalling

 

[94CobraR]

He just bought a Duc, I am sure he will be back with a question about stalling

No no no...he's going to ask what mods he can do that will make him faster!!

 

[Desmo_Demon]

I prefer to use old french fry grease from McDonald's. I have to use an engine block heater to start the bike when I first go to take it out, but whenever I go riding through town, all the fat chicks chase me around like puppies. BTW, my new nick-name is "Big Mac."

 

[SoCal748]

Next Search!

He just bought a Duc, I am sure he will be back with a question about stalling

Aha! I guess that's my next search. I've been letting it warm up to about 130-150 with the "choke" on and sometimes have to click it back on when I come to an idle to prevent stalling...more later!