Newb question

[Taff]

Hi everyone.
I've got a 2006 800cc S2R Monster that is approaching 32k on the clock.
So got some questions if anyone can answer:
Are there any major services due around this km mark??
Also seeing a bit of engine oil on bottom of engine block. Is this normal for these engines to blow a bit or could this be a gasket issue??

Great forum!!

Cheers,
Taff

[stopintime]

Welcome Taff 

Oil can come from many places, but I'd check the filter first - not uncommon with a few drops from there. Oil on a bike will move around due to wind, so cleaning it well and take another look during/after a ride is recommended.

The service intervals are described in the owner's manual - if you don't have it, download it from ducati.com > dealers and services > maintenance

[ChrisK]

How long have you had it? If you just purchased it and you don't know it's service history, it might be a good idea to service it no matter what the designated intervals are.

[d3vi@nt]

You can also grab an owner's manual from DNA if you don't already have one. It will list the service/intervals.

http://www.ducatiusa.com/services/maintenance/index.do

[Taff]

Ok thanks for the replies chaps.

I'll give it a clean this weekend and keep an eye on the oil.

I've owned the bike for 11mths so will have to go through the service history and check for previous services. I have the manual somewhere as well so will check that for any major service kms.

Cheers,
Taff
 

[Slide Panda]

In the near term - one item you should investigate is your timing belts. They are to be replaced at 2 years from being put into service or 12k miles/ 20k Km (I think that's the Km number...) whichever comes first. It is not uncommon for the belts to be over due for replacement due to age on used Ducs

[Taff]

Ok thanks. Much appreciated...

[lawbreaker]

The gasket at the base of the vertical cylinder is prone to a bit of oil weep.

The big service should have been at the 30k mark

If there's oil at the bottom of the motor, giver her a good cleaning and then check the oil filter to see if she's tight enough