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Australia
First Service
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On most bikes, first service is a glorified oil change. I read that they also check for recalls and ECU updates and apply if needed, but I just did my own oil + filter, checked for loose fasteners, chain adjust etc. You can download a manual which shows what specifically should be checked.
Joined Nov 2014
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Australia
Thanks.
Thought as much. Will down load the manual and plan on doing my own oil changes between the dealer ones.
Thought as much. Will down load the manual and plan on doing my own oil changes between the dealer ones.
Joined Nov 2013
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Inland SoCal
Are you going to replace the spark plugs? R&R the fuel tank to do the rear? Not on my list of things I'd care to tackle. There might be some updates, too - don't think a dealer would be very happy to provide those if you don't have them do the service. And then there could be warranty issues........of course we never have cause to use that warranty, do we?
Happy holidays, everyone...
Joined Nov 2014
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Australia
Had the first service yesterday and was able to watch from a distance. Took the guy two and a half hours, then a quick road test and wash. He didn't stop at anytime and spent quite a deal of time on the rear end and chain adjustment.
All up it cost me about $80AUD more that the first service on my last bike. Given I don't have some of the tools and the access to the electronics it was value for money and protects the warranty. Here in Australia anyone can do the log book service as long as they are a trained mechanic and a member of the MTA but like me I doubt they have access to the elctronics and some of the specalist tools...I've seen some bikes butched by guys trying to make a tool fit!!
What I do plan to do is drain oil half way between services and replace....this appears to me to be value and good insurance.
All up it cost me about $80AUD more that the first service on my last bike. Given I don't have some of the tools and the access to the electronics it was value for money and protects the warranty. Here in Australia anyone can do the log book service as long as they are a trained mechanic and a member of the MTA but like me I doubt they have access to the elctronics and some of the specalist tools...I've seen some bikes butched by guys trying to make a tool fit!!
What I do plan to do is drain oil half way between services and replace....this appears to me to be value and good insurance.
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Joined Jun 2014
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Johannesburg South Africa
10 years ago I paid U$800-00 for a 20 000 kilometre service on my 900SS, so is it really a lot?
Over here every new Ducati comes with a free 90 000 kilometer or 3 year service plan - Every service part and all labour costs are included, the only thing we pay for is tyres. Do you guys not get this too?
Joined Nov 2014
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Australia
We get two years warranty against build faults and road side assist. ie get a flat or if the bike stops on the road, you simply call the man he will come out and take you to the closest dealer.
But we pay for services and consumables. ie oil, pads, labour etc.
he will come out and take you to the closest dealer.But we pay for services and consumables. ie oil, pads, labour etc.
Are you going to replace the spark plugs? R&R the fuel tank to do the rear? Not on my list of things I'd care to tackle. There might be some updates, too - don't think a dealer would be very happy to provide those if you don't have them do the service. And then there could be warranty issues........of course we never have cause to use that warranty, do we?
Happy holidays, everyone...
that fuel tank is a ***** to remove. i had the dealer install my sc-project air filter while they let me watch. they even had to take out the rear shock piggy back among other things. there were 3 guys working on my bike - the chief wrench, his assistant and an apprentice, took the 3 of them 30 minutes to complete the install. over here, it just cost me $35 in labor so i won't even bother doing it myself
Joined Jun 2014
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Johannesburg South Africa
We get two years warranty against build faults and road side assist. ie get a flat or if the bike stops on the road, you simply call the man
But we pay for services and consumables. ie oil, pads, labour etc.
Wow - something we get in SA that the Aussies don't get
But don't worry mate, we will continue to send ship loads of South Africans over to you as the political situation here gets worse
I hear they are speaking Afrikaans as a second language in Perth now
Joined Nov 2013
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Inland SoCal
Yes, the air filter is another thing that requires tank removal to access. I can check all eight valves plus change the oil and both filters in less than 30 minutes on my wife's SV650...
Could be worse though - some years ago after a test ride I asked a well-respected local Ducati dealer how hard it was to check the valves on an 851...they told me that "we find it easiest if we drop the engine first..."
And that would be every 6k miles back then. I'm just past 6k on my Strada, so it will be a while before I need that next service.
Joined Nov 2014
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Australia
I hear they are speaking Afrikaans as a second language in Perth now
And parts of Sydney ...... have a merry christmas one and all
