Ducati servicing costs?

[Big Dave]

Are they expensive to maintain or is the rep just an exaggeration?

[imdying]

You've got the contacts! See if you can find out what the (closest to as you can) costs are for the 1500, 6000, 12000 and 24000 services are for the 1098 and GSXR1000.

Apparently when they doubled their intervals, the Duke mechanics told the owners to ignore the book and service at the same intervals as the old one. Secondhand info from a Duke owner, so take it with a grain of salt. Assuming it's true, it does say something though...

[Devil]

Are they expensive to maintain or is the rep just an exaggeration?

Been wondering the same thing after clasping my eyes on the new Streetfigher. :love:

[nodrog]

my 996 20k service cost me just under a grand.

my 06 GSXR1000 24k service cost less than a third of that.

[Big Dave]

You've got the contacts! See if you can find out what the (closest to as you can) costs are for the 1500, 6000, 12000 and 24000 services are for the 1098 and GSXR1000.

Apparently when they doubled their intervals, the Duke mechanics told the owners to ignore the book and service at the same intervals as the old one. Secondhand info from a Duke owner, so take it with a grain of salt. Assuming it's true, it does say something though...

It was just that conversation about the Multistrada with random.

I've read online good and bad reports about the cost and was thinking an owner could confirm or deny.

Not looking to bag 'em or anything. Just the opposite really.

Good point though - Will see what official channels can offer

[Quasievil]

My Ducatri 999 cost me a third of what it cost my mate on a GSXR1000 so go figure

The thing with Ducati costs is no different to any other bike, BUT if your up for new belts (4 of the fuckers) then yup they cost a grandish for a full service, but thats not that often.

Cant remember the timings for the belt changes 20k I think

[TLDV8]

Are they expensive to maintain or is the rep just an exaggeration?

I have had Ducati's for over 25 years,one thing has not changed on the Desmodromic twins. (L Twins),you have to remove the cylinder heads for valve adjustments.
On the earlier twins the rear head could not be removed with the engine in place,the later trellis frame changed that.
Unless you do the work yourself that makes it expensive,no different if the same had to be done on the likes of a GSXR1000.

Do you think your local Ducati dealer would tell you about these,i doubt it :laugh:

http://www.mbpducati.com/4v/colletoverview.htm

[Trouser]

Apparently when they doubled their intervals, the Duke mechanics told the owners to ignore the book and service at the same intervals as the old one. Secondhand info from a Duke owner, so take it with a grain of salt. Assuming it's true, it does say something though...

They would though, wouldn't they.

[JimO]

Cant remember the timings for the belt changes 20k I think

funny how so many are for sale at around 19500 ks

[Winston001]

There are things you can do to moderately reduce the cost of servicing. The most obvious is to remove fairing panels around the motor to allow access. That of course goes for any dressed sports bike.

So far as I know, servicing modern Ducatis is now no different to other bikes.

[imdying]

I've read online good and bad reports about the cost and was thinking an owner could confirm or deny.
my 996 20k service cost me just under a grand.

my 06 GSXR1000 24k service cost less than a third of that.
My Ducatri 999 cost me a third of what it cost my mate on a GSXR1000 so go figureDammit, opposite results, this isn't working out well :bash:



They would though, wouldn't they.Thought had crossed my mind too ;)

[Pumba]

Asked the same question a little while ago

These are the answers I got (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php?t=73139)

[Marmoot]

$100 for 1000k service (oil change)
$150 for 6000k service (i.e., "small" service). Nothing was wrong with the bike (phew...lucky).
$50 to hook up to diagnostic system if you are not under warranty. Free if you are.

So far, things went wrong include:
- broken fuel pump relay, fixed not under warranty. $10 or so for parts. Half hour labour.
- Broken voltage regulator, $400 for replacement including labour, reimbursed by dealer.

Will find out what the cost of 12,000 service (i.e., "big" service) in the next 2 or 3 months. They say it will be around $1,000 if nothing is wrong.


As a comparison, my CBR1k cost me $400 for the "small" service.

[scracha]

Belts on the 748r are gonna come in at just under $800 inc labour and gst.

Service intervals are 20K but the belts are supposedly rated to 30K. I presume mine had been done at 20K cos the bike is currently at 35K. Mechanic reckons if the engine isn't turned over and the belts are sat in one position long enough they get farked.

[Cary]

Had my 20k service on 999 done couple months back at Haldanes, $1300 and that was with no problems. Full service with belts etc.

Was expecting it to be around a $1000 after reading up on the subject anyway.

[Devil]

Do they still run belts on the 1098/848 version of the engines?

[johan]

They only have two cylinders, so it must be half the price. AM I RIGHT!? :blink:

[Marmoot]

Do they still run belts on the 1098/848 version of the engines?

Yes. But I believe they've increased the durability of the belt/system.

As for doubling the service intervals, they do still recommend changing oil at the usual 6k interval. You would want that too if you love the bike, wouldn't you?

[far queue]

I had a service done on the ST4s (996 motor) about a year ago. New belts, new clutch plates, oil filter, oil, and 3.75 hours labour. I left the fairings on when I took it in. Grand total ......... $686.33 - I'm happy with that ;)

[mikeey01]

funny how so many are for sale at around 19500 ks

And the shame is the belts are not that expensive (2V belt around $90ea, 4V around $140 ea ) nor hard to change!

Maintenance on a 2 valve per pot isn't too bad, but on a 4 valve per pot.... yeah it costs a little more. more shims, belts cost more, more time etc etc etc
End of the day who cares it's a Duke and it's worth it!

You can do heaps of maintenance yourself, some of it is easy and some hard, do the easy stuff yourself and a shop to do the hard stuff or if you don't know how to do it, then find someone who does and learn.. It ain't hard!

[Taz]

And the shame is the belts are not that expensive (2V belt around $90ea, 4V around $140 ea )

For what they are that is expensive........

[johan]

$50 to hook up to diagnostic system if you are not under warranty. Free if you are.


I use the VDST software to hack into the ECU. Works great. I just synced the throttle bodies and reset the TPS on the 998. The bike is smoother than ever.

[Marmoot]

I use the VDST software to hack into the ECU.

care to elaborate?

[johan]

Technoresearch has a software called VDST that let you attach a laptop or PDA to the ECU.

http://www.technoresearch.com/Products/VDSTS-Motorbike/VDSTS_Motorbike_Features.htm

It works more or less like Ducati's Mathesis diagnose tool.

You get realtime readings of all the sensors in the engine, you can set the fuel trimmer, calibrate throttle position sensor (TPS), reset the service icon on the dash etc. Very handy for any Ducati DIY person. cheers

[piston broke]

cheap at twice the price.
tis a duc

[Big Dave]

Not the good scissors!!!!!

[piston broke]

no, they're the naughty ones.