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OddDuck
1st May 2016, 20:24
Just wondering how many Ducati owners in NZ do their own wrenching and if there's any difference compared to other marques?
jim.cox
2nd May 2016, 06:31
I do as much as I possibly can myself - mostly because no workshop wants to have anything to do with the old Bevelheads
Grumph
2nd May 2016, 19:20
I do as much as I possibly can myself - mostly because no workshop wants to have anything to do with the old Bevelheads

true - they're all parts fitters now. No one is taught how to shim a geartrain by feel. And no one could afford the chargeout price if they did.
that's why old B's like me are still in demand.
BMWST?
2nd May 2016, 20:22
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i have an workshop manual round here somewhere if anyone wants it
Corse1
31st May 2016, 09:37
Do all my own maintenance including belts and valve adjustments. Anything mechanical. I stop short of throttle/fuelling adjustments. Difference to other brands? I thought the valve check on my 1050 speed triple was worse than the ST4s.
AllanB
31st May 2016, 19:46
Still under warranty for another 15 months ;) I did remove my rear wheel for a new tyre - does that count?