I just got the 6k service on my 05 M620. It has 4k on it but I wanted to get the belts done (bought it used) and figured might as well get the 6K. The dealer did it in about 4 hours and when I left the bike ran magnificently. The mechanic said the valves were in specs and that everything looked great.
I know that this is not an exciting post for most of you but I'm really stoked about the way the bike runs and feel good that it checked out fine. I almost feel like it's a new bike.
The only bad thing is that the dealer had a boat load of inventory and is willing to deal. I sat on an 848 evo that looked brilliantly. Hmmmm...
Might be a good time to upgrade. [thumbsup] [moto]
Quote from: oldfastwin on December 12, 2010, 07:56:49 PM
Might be a good time to upgrade. [thumbsup] [moto]
Well, my son really wants my 620...
Just do it. With all due respect to Nike. ;D
Quote from: oldfastwin on December 12, 2010, 08:31:55 PM
Just do it. With all due respect to Nike. ;D
I'd just need someone to buy a freshly serviced 620 (sorry son, you're not getting this one unless you pay!).
BTW, what does the ie in 620ie stand for? I don't know if mine is a ie or not. Don't know if it matters either.
Quote from: rideserotta on December 12, 2010, 08:36:25 PM
I'd just need someone to buy a freshly serviced 620 (sorry son, you're not getting this one unless you pay!).
BTW, what does the ie in 620ie stand for? I don't know if mine is a ie or not. Don't know if it matters either.
'Itsa Expensive'
It's Italian for fuel injection but no one ever remembers the actual words
::que sarcastic post from someone who googled it::
all 620's were injected
Quote from: Turf on December 12, 2010, 09:23:57 PM
'Itsa Expensive'
[laugh] [laugh] [laugh]... thanks! Now I know.
Like turf said. ie is the designator for fuel injected. The Italian is "injection electronique" or something similar. I forget the specific verbiage. When they still made a 900 it was a way to differentiate the older carbie models from the newer fuelies.
And I know exactly what you mean. It could be all in your head, but it always seems like they run better right after you sacrifice a cow to the Ducati Gods. [thumbsup] I got mine back from Eric at Clubhouse after the 6k service and it was like a new bike, only better, cause he'd pulled the charcoal canister off. [beer]
Quote from: rideserotta on December 12, 2010, 07:33:25 PM
The only bad thing is that the dealer had a boat load of inventory and is willing to deal. I sat on an 848 evo that looked brilliantly. Hmmmm...
If you rode an 848 that would likely seal the deal. Especially coming from a 620 and that's not dissing a 620. The 848 riding position is a bit more aggressive but if you are used to a Serotta then you've got that covered too.
Quote from: mac900 on December 13, 2010, 08:41:13 AM
If you rode an 848 that would likely seal the deal. Especially coming from a 620 and that's not dissing a 620. The 848 riding position is a bit more aggressive but if you are used to a Serotta then you've got that covered too.
That's what I'm afraid of... the aggressive position doesn't bother me a bit. As you say, riding a road racing bicycle really puts you in an agressive position and I can do 100 miles on it with no problem (couple of stops over the 5 1/2 ride).
I love the Monster for my daily comment and really don't "need" an 848. But when did need ever factor into things!?
620 to 848 would be a HUGE upgrade! The ensuing excitement may result in improper fitment between you and the gas tank :-P
Quote from: rideserotta on December 12, 2010, 08:36:25 PM
BTW, what does the ie in 620ie stand for? I don't know if mine is a ie or not. Don't know if it matters either.
If I recall correctly, it's "iniezione elettronica", which literally means electronic injection.
Quote from: jvax on December 13, 2010, 03:08:27 PM
If I recall correctly, it's "iniezione elettronica", which literally means electronic injection.
Now I just need to learn how to pronounce it so I'll sound like I know what I'm talking about.