This is on an 2008 848 but testastretta engines in the monster should be similar. I am replacing my belts with ca cycleworks exact fit belts. When I align the timing mark on the layshaft to the mark on the case my horizontal cam position looked correct with the old belts.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/4X93JKhzbut5inbRA
I used the method from the ducati tech video of marking the belts & transferring the marks to the new belts. When installed in this position my cams no longer line up, tensioning the belts makes the alignment worse.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/JSfopLRud8YwKAyi7
If I set the belt one tooth back on the layshaft the cams line up much better.
https://photos.app.goo.gl/K8qzDjfVrSYVyfGW7
Any thoughts as to why I am getting the difference in alignment between belts and what alignment I should use? The vertical cylinder does not seem to have any alignment issues. It is possible that the belts were off when starting but the bike didn't have any running issues.
My pictures do not seem to be showing not sure if than is on my end or the forum not liking Google photo links
SMF has never liked Google photos, but usually the links will show, but not work. I'm not seeing your links.
Ahh...now I see the issue. Google doesn't allow hotlinking. Edit your post to remove the image tags, and maybe people will be able to click the link, and view your pic.
Thanks DP