Ducati owners - DIY?

[OddDuck]

Just wondering how many Ducati owners in NZ do their own wrenching and if there's any difference compared to other marques?

[jim.cox]

I do as much as I possibly can myself - mostly because no workshop wants to have anything to do with the old Bevelheads

[Grumph]

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?]

i have an workshop manual round here somewhere if anyone wants it

[Corse1]

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]

Still under warranty for another 15 months I did remove my rear wheel for a new tyre - does that count?