Service and MOT

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OK, time for 18k service coming up + first MOT (this is 3yr/18k service..belts changed 12mths ago at 12k so no belts this time round).

I've had quotes from 240 to 450.
Judging by the going rate I'd say they were under and over the expected rate of 350? for a 12month.
Most of the tightening and lubing I've done meself anyway but couple of questions:
has anyone had 18k service on 999s - what cost if not too cheeky - ball park figure?
MOT - standard cans have to go back on...is this a straight forward swap on swap off? Considering may have to ride 60+ miles to get it serviced will I need to swap chip et cetera? Would the down pipe with cat need to go back on?
Thanks
Alan
 
Mine passed no bother with Termi's, 996 passed with Arrow race cans and they were feckin loud! I would either take it to a bike shop that does mot's or get a Ducati dealer to MoT it. in the past i've gotten Ducati Leeds to do it, they take it elsewhere but consider how many bikes they have to MoT with Termi's.

18,000 service is the 'light' service isn't it? I'd want a lot of change from 350 TBH, especially if your keeping it well maintained yourself too.
 
If they are not changing the belts, and checking the valves (not sure of the schedule on a 999) what else is there to do to justify the cost, or that you could do yourself...oil, filter, air filter, plugs, change brake fluid, water, take out and clean/grease pads, check hoses, tyres grease/oil here and there, check play in wheel bearings, head stock, swing arm. What else does a modern bike need. Buy a manual and save a fortune + the satisfaction of doing it yourself.:cool:
 
Sticky said:
If they are not changing the belts, and checking the valves (not sure of the schedule on a 999) what else is there to do to justify the cost, or that you could do yourself...oil, filter, air filter, plugs, change brake fluid, water, take out and clean/grease pads, check hoses, tyres grease/oil here and there, check play in wheel bearings, head stock, swing arm. What else does a modern bike need. Buy a manual and save a fortune + the satisfaction of doing it yourself.:cool:
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Cheers Guys, the d-i-y route is obviously the most short term cost effective, but how many times have we heard it said that if you go to buy second hand and it hasn't got full service history - walk away.
The schedule for 3 year is well documented here at DG:
http://www.ducatiglasgow.co.uk/documents/2963
and basically is (from a consumables point of view):
oil change
engine oil filter
spark plugs
fuel filter
air filter
general lubes
clutch plates (if needed)
brake pads (if needed)
fuel tank cleaning (special flush required?)

The rest of it is torque-ing, checking, reporting, levels, et cetera


anyone recommend a good manual?
ta
 
All the lubes and changing filters plugs etc...anyone could do. As you say most is checking and you pay for their time to do this. If you do it and anything needs changing /doing beyond basic maintanance then take it in. You will get receipts for the bigger more complicated jobs. Thats what I do...receipts for big jobs but do all the simpler ones myself. If it puts buyers off, so be it but after 3 or 4 years not many keep up with FSH. I think it's all a ploy by dealers to keep you going to them.

Go to ebay and get a Haynes.
 
I was told that the exhaust noise level is checked at the discretion of the tester at the MOT which is why Ducati garages may be more flexible with Ducs?

However if a tester uses their discretion not to test but the cans have "not for road use" or something similar, they must fail the MOT. Again I was told that if you cover the offending wording with Duck tape/sticker so the MOT guy can't see them, the tester is not allowed to remove the sticker, you will be OK? IF this is correct, it would save time swaping cans over at MOT time.
Anyone know?
 
Sounds about right there, no absolute Db figure can be given because of fluctuating conditions in a workshop etc. The markings thing I believe also to be correct. I just use Howard in Starbeck. I'm sure there are many places with a sympathetic (or musically inclined to Ducati) ear.
 
rockjock620 said:
Sounds about right there, no absolute Db figure can be given because of fluctuating conditions in a workshop etc. The markings thing I believe also to be correct. I just use Howard in Starbeck. I'm sure there are many places with a sympathetic (or musically inclined to Ducati) ear.
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Recently Mot'd mine at Carl ward's, he warned me I would have to change the exhaust beforehand.so I did......then replaced the termi's :rolleyes:

Whats Howard's telephone number;)
 
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