Duc service in Auckland?

[yevjenko]

" Oh but the sound"....spose I could download an MP3 of a Ducati and just buy a Honda

Or buy an Aprilia, sort the charging issues and you're sweet

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[pritch]

" Oh but the sound"....spose I could download an MP3 of a Ducati and just buy a Honda

Buy an SP1, best of both worlds.

[NNN]

Bought a 696 finally.. just couldn't get myself to like gladius.. was getting hard to service Shiver. . Did call a few guys..
Btw motorcycle dr said it will be around 350 for 12000 service..n they will replace the belts as well if I buy them

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[Voltaire]

Ah... air cooled 2 valver, that makes life easier.
I was going to do a service on my ST4 over the winter and get my belts from http://ca-cycleworks.com/products/ma...ng-belts/tb696

Have fun.

[NNN]

Thanks for the link Voltaire. .

Btw still waiting for the bike to be delivered.. bought it from mid.co.nz in chch.

[Marmoot]

Why does the engine have to come out?

For 848, it is because the trellis frame is right next to the belts, and because the cylinder heads are covered by stuff (to adjust valve clearance).
Either unbolt the engine and drop it off the bike, or remove airbox etc to access top cylinder head and radiator etc to access the front cylinder head.
Unbolting the engine is easier and quicker, but still time consuming nevertheless due to wiring loom etc.
With hourly rate of above $100 nowadays being charged by the dealers, it amounts to a lot rather quickly. Plus, parts, sundries, and more importantly GST.
Normally a whole day job, so that is at least $800+GST just for the labour, add $100 for oil+filter, and whatever-what-not.

There is a lot of DIY guide on ducati forums if you are mechanically adept. It is not hard, but I guess some probably are best not to be risked (belt is one).

It is not that bad if you come to it with proper expectation.
But yeah a bit more expensive than jap bikes.
Great handling though, those Ducatis. Once you get how to ride them, normally you'd get hooked (until a large repair bill comes, then you'd be cursing the day you were born and swear not to buy another one again).



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[Drew]

There are transfer stations all over Aukland. Take it to anyone of them...and walk home.

[yevjenko]

Bought a 696 finally.. just couldn't get myself to like gladius.. was getting hard to service Shiver. . Did call a few guys..
Btw motorcycle dr said it will be around 350 for 12000 service..n they will replace the belts as well if I buy them

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Congrats dude. Enjoy the bike when it arrives

[NNN]

Cheers. ..
Has anyone used mcycle doctor

[Madness]

Cheers. ..
Has anyone used mcycle doctor

Use the search function up there, to the left but don't abbreviate (lazy cunt). There's heaps of feedback about George on here & I'm yet to see any negative comments.

[NNN]

ohh did not realise we have Pilkunnussija in here..

[Madness]

ohh did not realise we have Pilkunnussija in here..

There's all sorts of niggers on here dude. Do a search on BDOTGNZA while you're at it, quite a bit of reading though so it might be best to save that for when your Duc' breaks down.

[Voltaire]

If you want actual Ducati information thats useful I'd suggest http://www.ducati.ms/.
Save this forum for asking about waving, whinging, shopping, that sort of thing.

[SMOKEU]

For 848, it is because the trellis frame is right next to the belts, and because the cylinder heads are covered by stuff (to adjust valve clearance).
Either unbolt the engine and drop it off the bike, or remove airbox etc to access top cylinder head and radiator etc to access the front cylinder head.
Unbolting the engine is easier and quicker, but still time consuming nevertheless due to wiring loom etc.
With hourly rate of above $100 nowadays being charged by the dealers, it amounts to a lot rather quickly. Plus, parts, sundries, and more importantly GST.
Normally a whole day job, so that is at least $800+GST just for the labour, add $100 for oil+filter, and whatever-what-not.

There is a lot of DIY guide on ducati forums if you are mechanically adept. It is not hard, but I guess some probably are best not to be risked (belt is one).

It is not that bad if you come to it with proper expectation.
But yeah a bit more expensive than jap bikes.
Great handling though, those Ducatis. Once you get how to ride them, normally you'd get hooked (until a large repair bill comes, then you'd be cursing the day you were born and swear not to buy another one again).



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Thanks for that. I'm sticking with Japanese bikes. I refuse to buy something that's so expensive to maintain, although I suppose that an Italian bike will have a "soul" that Japanese bikes don't have.

[DMNTD:Me]

Thanks for that. I'm sticking with Japanese bikes. I refuse to buy something that's so expensive to maintain, although I suppose that an Italian bike will have a "soul" that Japanese bikes don't have.

Our RSV4 and Tuono V4 aren't overly expensive to service at all and my Diavel worked out pretty cheap too due.
The Duc Testastretta motors are noticeably cheaper to own over the earlier jobbies