I have a 2004 Monster 620, and it is close to 6K on the clock. I stopped in dealership today and ask for what's included in the 6K service and how much. Here is the list:
Items to replace: oil, oil filter, spark plugs, air filter
Items to check and adjust: timing belt, valve clearance, clutch and hyraulic control; and general testing
Total cost with parts and labor is $690!!! Does it sounds right? Really, it never sounds right to me for that amount of $ . It is like 1/10 of the cost of the bike, and it costs more than my Infiniti G35's 60K service. WTF??? :bang
Can anyone give me some suggestion where to go beside the 'official dealership shop'? I am located in San Francisco East bay area - Thanks in advance!
Mine was about $550, but they also did a valve seat replacement under warranty at the time.
There is also a lot of bolt checking and torquing done as the vibes tend to loosen things up.
At 6k does it even need an air filter?
Quote from: red baron on May 09, 2008, 09:44:48 PM
Mine was about $550, but they also did a valve seat replacement under warranty at the time.
There is also a lot of bolt checking and torquing done as the vibes tend to loosen things up.
At 6k does it even need an air filter?
No, but being an '04 it should get belts if they haven't been done yet.
The dealer quoted me "about 600 bux." These bikes, much like an Italian supermodel, are not cheap to upkeep.
I have a very good indy Ducati mechanic. I got the 6k service AND a new clutch slave cylinder installed, parts AND labor around $500.
Valve clearance wise, all my openers were in spec, but all my closer shims needed adjustment. Go figure.
With a dealership there is probably a lot of overhead they have to make up for in the cost.
I kind of worry what they will charge for it down here in Hawaii, but I still have about 1500 miles to find out first. ;)
Quote from: Monster316 on May 09, 2008, 09:38:25 PM
Can anyone give me some suggestion where to go beside the 'official dealership shop'? I am located in San Francisco East bay area - Thanks in advance!
Fortunately, you are close to an excellent shop, Nichols (http://www.nicholsmfg.com/service.html).
I paid $500 for service last Saturday (and wrecked it 5 days later). That included belts, oil, hydraulic cluth flush, brake flush, ECU dialed in, etc. Gotta pay to play.
Here's a good reference for what a proper service at a quality shop should cost:
http://www.nicholsmfg.com/service.html
Belts cost extra, but you only pay parts cost, since they take the old belts off anyway to check the cams and rocker arms.
A 2-valve Monster service without new belts should be around $300.
Quote from: ScottRNelson on May 11, 2008, 10:50:28 AM
Here's a good reference for what a proper service at a quality shop should cost:
http://www.nicholsmfg.com/service.html
Belts cost extra, but you only pay parts cost, since they take the old belts off anyway to check the cams and rocker arms.
A 2-valve Monster service without new belts should be around $300.
+11tyb I only take my bike to Nichols [thumbsup]
There are other good shops in the bay area, but I'm loyal to good service.
paid $500 just for valve adjustment.
total scam
bmw and benz do the same shit, you think they cant make engines that dont need service that costs so much? they can
Quote from: That Nice Guy Beck! on May 31, 2009, 10:48:18 AM
total scam
bmw and benz do the same shit, you think they cant make engines that dont need service that costs so much? they can
another guy here who'll always give [thumbsup] [thumbsup] for Nichols. I've had three 6-k services done there...it's the only place I'll take my bike. they charged ~$325-$350 for the service on my old 2-valve, and ~ $400 for the 4-valve.
Quote from: ducpainter on May 09, 2008, 10:04:40 PM
No, but being an '04 it should get belts if they haven't been done yet.
Here we go........................ :P
$350 for my desmoquattro and/or testranoodle engine bikes.
$250 for the aircooled 750.
But I gots me a hookup. ;D
WOW! These prices seem pretty good compared to what the dealer quoted me. I live in the south west corner of CT and the local dealer said it would cost $1000 for the 6k service with belt change.
Wait! Wait! here is the best part. That included only checking the valves if they actually needed to be adjusted it was going to be more money. I'm going to attempt to do the work myself. Wish me luck.
My 7500 mile service cost me $1019 at AMS. '08 S2R 1000 :o >:(
550, but my clutch needed to be bled as well
Quote from: lilmonster on June 01, 2009, 07:13:04 PM
My 7500 mile service cost me $1019 at AMS. '08 S2R 1000 :o >:(
Scan the bill and post it up.
I can't find the receipt but some of the highlights I remember are that all 8 shims needed exchanged at $15 each. 4 spark plugs were $16.95 each and labor alone was $800!!
No kidding??/ REALLY?? MAN... I really need to start offering service at $800 a pop for tops of 4 hours work, while having to do 8 shims...
FYI, I have NEVER seen a stock Duc motor that needed more than 4.. EVER.. But Ive only been adjusting Duc valves since 1994 ;)
Will
Well it was AM$ after all.
Well after reading this thread I am officially doing it myself. I can and have but get all OCD afterward worrying about if it is right.
a question, being mine is injected, do the dealers plug in the brain to check the mapping or is that over and above regular service?
Quote from: lilmonster on June 01, 2009, 07:13:04 PM
My 7500 mile service cost me $1019 at AMS. '08 S2R 1000 :o >:(
I buy a LOT of Ducati items from AMS....from parts to clothing.....NOT ANYMORE!!! that is just Fvcking customers that are keeping you open.
I just got mine done, with an oil change and they also installed my Boomtubes, for just shy of $300.
This wasn't a dealer but a local shop with 20+ years experience working on european bikes. I trust them more than the local stealerships and it sure as hell beats the quote I got from the local Ducati shop. "It'll start at 650 and go up from there."
heh. i was so spoiled when i used Alain at Corse Motorsports in Nashville.
he'd work with me on nonsense ideas and do the valve job for really pretty low $, and I got to drink beer and play around the shop before i went home for the day if I was dropping the bike off.
I put a list of what I plan to do for my 620 6k service up on a blogger page. I'm going to try and be good about recording my steps.
If anyone is interested in checking it out, here is the link http://620monster6kservice.blogspot.com/ (http://620monster6kservice.blogspot.com/)
If you have any tips for me I will add them to the page.
Thanks!
Quote from: K3V1N on June 03, 2009, 10:07:57 AM
I put a list of what I plan to do for my 620 6k service up on a blogger page. I'm going to try and be good about recording my steps.
If anyone is interested in checking it out, here is the link http://620monster6kservice.blogspot.com/ (http://620monster6kservice.blogspot.com/)
If you have any tips for me I will add them to the page.
Thanks!
Good luck, once you've gone through it and have comments and pictures it would make a great Tutorial (http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?board=54.0).
Quote from: K3V1N on June 03, 2009, 10:07:57 AM
I put a list of what I plan to do for my 620 6k service up on a blogger page. I'm going to try and be good about recording my steps.
If anyone is interested in checking it out, here is the link http://620monster6kservice.blogspot.com/ (http://620monster6kservice.blogspot.com/)
If you have any tips for me I will add them to the page.
Thanks!
This is sweet. Will keep following this blog in the future!
7500 for an s2r 800 at nichol's in milpitas including timing belts for around $400. And great service! [clap]
Quote from: sahasralah on May 09, 2008, 10:59:06 PM
I have a very good indy Ducati mechanic. I got the 6k service AND a new clutch slave cylinder installed, parts AND labor around $500.
Valve clearance wise, all my openers were in spec, but all my closer shims needed adjustment. Go figure.
With a dealership there is probably a lot of overhead they have to make up for in the cost.
if Matt did the work i would be happy to pay 500bucks
he knows his work [thumbsup]
man.. for $1000 for a 6k service, you can DEFINITELY buy all the tools you would need to do it on your own...
incredible.
I just paid $730, including belts for my 03 620 at Corse Superbikes, it's a lot of money, but I enjoy the bike tremendously, so I thnk it's worth it. [bacon]
$380.00 for an S2R 800 including parts/labor performed by a former Ducati Technician who is an independent mechanic now. Oddly enough, they have the same hourly rate as the shop...it just takes them less than half the time to do the work. The local shop quoted me $850.00.
I took my '07 S2R 1K in to the dealer for the 7500 and was quoted $800. After I was done laughing, I said I only wanted the valve check/adjustment and was quoted $500!!! Fortunately (unfortunately) my valve guides needed replacing so the cost was cut even more!
Then I got their email for a spring service special, which was the oil and chain service and inspection for $99 out the door. i think they hate me now and thats why i haven't had my bike for a month :'(