[Spence]

Oh well. Let us know what they charge you, is that at a Stealership or garage?
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Went to District Ducati in Gaithersburg MD. They reset "annual service", "Oil change light" and "Desmo" service time/miles.
$69.00 for the shop time. They didnt fuss at all, I brought the old parts to prove I did change belts/shim/plugs,etc. They didnt ask to see them.
Overall was a good experience, everyone I spoke to at the shop was very friendly.

They also mentioned they updated to latest software, I have no idea what version I had and what it is now. There was nothing obvious when I rec'd it back.

 

[StraDuc]

Interesting... that's kinda the opposite of my experience there. I live walking distance from them and I couldn't find anyone there that would give me the time of day. Glad you got the lights reset for a reasonable price.

 

[Spence]

Yeah, I was hesitant based upon some threads I’ve seen. The alternate was to go to montgomeryville cycle, the service manager said they too would reset lights even if they didn’t do the work. With travel time that’s like dedicating a whole day for one simple service.

 

[Norskie]

I'm in the Minneapolis area, the closest Ducati dealership never called back or responded (no surprise), the next closest one was scheduling for six weeks out, and I finally managed to get a saturday ride-in appointment at the one two hours away and they'll charge me $40 to reset the lights and activate the aux lights.

For a luxury brand like Ducati, you'd think great service would be universal.

 

[Spence]

Yeah, good customer service seems to be a dying thing….it’s unfortunate.

 

[RB10]

Hey Spence, What do you mean by "Desmo" you're obviously not talking about the valve service because thats a hell of a price if so! haha Glad you got it all sorted.
Norskie, What do you mean "activate Aux Lights"?

I still haven't gotten a chance to do anything about mine...

 

[Spence]

Hey Spence, What do you mean by "Desmo" you're obviously not talking about the valve service because thats a hell of a price if so! haha Glad you got it all sorted.
Norskie, What do you mean "activate Aux Lights"?

I still haven't gotten a chance to do anything about mine...

I mean the "Desmo service due" light. They reset it for me. (I did the service)

 

[Yossarian]

On my 16' Enduro, I could stave off the light for 12 months by setting the bike's clock back 12 months -- telling it that it's a year earlier. That works until it's two years later, and then it won't work. So you can get by getting it reset by the dealer every 24 months instead of every 12.

 

[be5kar]

They also mentioned they updated to latest software, I have no idea what version I had and what it is now. There was nothing obvious when I rec'd it back.

Check your brake hold length time. I bet its now 30 seconds.

 

[Norskie]

Norskie, What do you mean "activate Aux Lights"?

I have a button my left handlebar cluster for auxiliary lights. There's a harness under the tank to install auxiliary lights. To make the button turn on the power to the harness, the aux lights need to be 'enabled' in the ECU. AFAIK only a Ducati dealership with a devices called 'DDS' can enable that function.

 

[Spence]

Check your brake hold length time. I bet its now 30 seconds.

Will do! I thought the 7 seconds was kinda long..
Any other changes you are aware of?

 

[RB10]

I have a button my left handlebar cluster for auxiliary lights. There's a harness under the tank to install auxiliary lights. To make the button turn on the power to the harness, the aux lights need to be 'enabled' in the ECU. AFAIK only a Ducati dealership with a devices called 'DDS' can enable that function.

Ahh Ok thanks. Is that the little black 2 prong plug that hangs down there. SO thats where fog lights will plug into? Cool

 

[RB10]

Check your brake hold length time. I bet its now 30 seconds.

What do you mean by this? Whats significant about the hold time? (please excuse me)

 

[RB10]

Spence, How was the Desmo Service of your valves? scary? any hints? Did you do the timing belt too while you were in there?

 

[Spence]

Spence, How was the Desmo Service of your valves? scary? any hints? Did you do the timing belt too while you were in there?

Not too bad really. Watch some videos, take your time. Take alot of pictures before your disassemble. I had to replace one closing shim. Installed new belts, spark plugs, coolant, oil, fork seals and oil, rear hub service, probably a few other smaller things along the way. I had all winter so I took my time. Probably have 25 hours in it, possibly more. I understand why it costs so much at the dealership now.
Next time I will be purchasing a shim kit, I spent basically $50.00 on a shim measuring tool and 2 shims. (buy one + and one - the size shim you think you need)

Also, 4 paint sticks wedged between vertical cyl intake cam and flat surface on head keeps the cam in place when removing the belt of vert cyl, there is no tension on vert exhaust cam. Also there is no tension on the horizontal cyl pulleys when motor is on compression stroke of horizontal cyl. (that is your "home" position)

And never mind the dot on crank lay pulley. It doesn't line up every time. The marks on cams are important tho.
I watched this one a few times....

 

[RB10]

I like the Ducati Wooden Tool, you gotta do what you gotta do, The timing belts are pretty straight forward, I'm concerned with the shims, I literally have NO idea about them!

 

[Spence]

Different motor, same concept on the shims.

 

[Spence]

Check your brake hold length time. I bet its now 30 seconds.

You are correct, it is now 30 seconds... which feels like forever...lol

 

[lek998]

That's good to know ... but am I willing to send $450 overseas to find out? Hm ....

I actuallly posted on another thread here somewhere about this diagnostic tool........
Some weeks ago on this forum I saw OBDstar i Ducati diagnostics tool advertised. I have absolutely no connection to this company but thought I'd post as it may be useful for other members here.
Long story short, I bought one online after questioning the seller,who always answered e mails but not all of my many questions regarding what the diagnotics tool could or could not do.
It arrived yesterday. After some difficulty, I mangaed to go online, register it and download several updates. I tested on my own 1098, some company 2017MTS 950's and 2018 Scrambler Desert Sled.
The 1098 had one stored error which I cleared.
I reset the service light, oil light and annual service date on the MTS's no problem and also rest the gears on one MTS of them.
Also reset the Desmo service light on the Scrambler.
On all of the bikes I could access live data.
The seller was very helpful, answered all queries I had when getting the initial software updates downloaded.
I bought this from following to advertisement here on the forums and the seller is straight forward. Shipped to me in Thailand by DHL.
I would say you are safe enough sending your $$$$ overseas in this case!

 

[be5kar]

What do you mean by this? Whats significant about the hold time? (please excuse me)

Imagine you're at a red light at a hill, you press the front brake lever really hard, and you shift into neutral. The bike will hold itself for 30 seconds (or 7 seconds if your bike isnt updated). You're free to relax, no need to be holding the brake, etc...

You are correct, it is now 30 seconds... which feels like forever...lol

I wish it was like the BMWs - infinite hold time. You twist the throttle and it releases. I've been behind lights that are way longer than 30 seconds.