Ducati Monster Forum

Was wondering where do you guys go to for engine oils, and or other parts should you choose to service it yourself, available locally? If not then I guess online would be last option.

i normally just go to autozone or advance auto parts for the oil... for the tools, i got the SSS spanner from monsterparts.com

by me in nj, there is a bike shop circle cycle that i can get all the rest of the random little things i need like oil filters etc.  there is also motorcycle mall a bit further away too.

go look up the sticky on the top of this form for more bike shops if you need more moto specific items.

AMAZON.COM!

Oil filters Hi Flo Filtro $5 a pop
Royal Purple Car Oil $80 for 12 quarts (best make the beast with two backsing car oil in the world and fine for dry clutches, my oils been in my motor for 4,000 miles + 3 trackdays, going on a 4,000 mile trip before i even think about changing it.

Everything else must be purchased online for each service.

bullshit on that.  i checked and all of the $5/filter sellers charge $5 per filter for shipping.  if i buy 6, they want $30 for shipping.

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www.powersportsuperstore.com (http://) has free shipping if you buy $75 or more and they have them for $5.63 each.

i normally just pick up a gallon of rotella t6 for 20 bucks for the bike... used it in my sv650 and it worked out great.

how often do u change the oil?

1 gallon is good for 1 change + some spare.

12 quarts is good for 3 changes plus some spare. so im not paying that much more. Maybe 8 bucks more per change for a much much better oil ( as reviewed by countless oil experts)

I get my Mobil1 Racing 4t from Eliteetc.com. 
I get my filters from my dealer.
Cleaning supplies, I use AutoZone/Pep Boys/etc...

Advance Auto sells Mobil1 4t, but now has Castrol and Valvoline 4T, both full synthetic. 

They also have the Fram PH6019 filter which fits but it is a POS.

around once a year... but my 796 has a wet clutch so i cant use car oil :\

in terms of bang for the buck for wet clutches, i dont think you can really get much better than the rotella.

i change my oil about twice a year. but this year, its going to be only 1x!

So does one change it before going into winter storage, as once a year? Or actually after winter storage? Or does it depends on how much/often you ride?

I'm just trying to figure out, how often it should be done.

It is best to change oil before storage.  Would I change the oil if it was changed recently, like 500 miles before?  Probably not unless the 500 miles is all short trips.  You want to avoid storing the bike with contaminents in the oil. 

Here is a good thread on storage:
 http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=4169.0 (http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=4169.0)

Good link.

Here is my short version:

0.  Wash bike first!  A cold wash is fine, just get all the grime and spill off. 
1.  Add Stabil to a full tank.  I use the stabil marine and triple the amount.  Run the tank down to at least half.
2.  Park the bike, lift tank and turn off the fuel feed on carbie models.
3.  When still warm, drain the oil.  Let it all run out, and let it sit overnight.  This will get a lot of the moisture in the engine out as well as it condenses when its cooling.
4.  The next day, add new oil and filter.  Remove spark plugs.  Open the air box and expose the intakes for the throttle bodies or carbs.  Give them a spray with fogging oil while you crank the engine.  Keep the switch to OFF so the engine just turns on carb models and make sure the spark plug caps are covered so they don't ground on the engine.  You really just want to spray enough so it gets to the back side of the valves and oil pressure gets up to turn off the light (to distribute the new oil). 
5.  Spray a few spritzes in the spark plug holes.  Put the bike in 1st gear and turn the engine by rolling the rear wheel (the correct direction!).  It's easier if you have it up on a paddock stand.
6.  I leave my battery on the bike and put it on a tender.
7.  Last, I use the S100 anti corrosion spray on exposed metal bits. 
8.  Rotate the engine every few weeks to keep the belts from "setting", and move the bike if the tires on the pavement.

That's all I do and it works well.

When I'm not lazy, I chance the oil before storage and about 500 miles after storage.  I typically change the oil after around 2500 miles.
FWIW

i just ride the damn thing. :P

That's what I do.  It doesn't work for everyone.