The nearest dealer is 3.5 hours away. Must I take it to the dealer? What are the alternatives?
Approaching the 600 mile mark.
Learn ya how to work on it yerself. [thumbsup]
take a look at these Ducati Service Intervals (http://www.ducatisuite.com/maintcharts.html)
if they look like something you are comfortable with, then do it yourself. just make sure and document that the work was done. keep receipts for oil and filter, etc.... as long as you have documentation, ducati should honor the warranty in the event of a problem.