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Started by TimJohannsen, March 21, 2009, 08:20:16 PM

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TimJohannsen

March 21, 2009, 08:20:16 PM
I need some advice on this timing belt issue.  I can't really afford to put money into the bike but I don't want to take any stupid risks.  Do I get the timing belt replaced on an 05 Monster S2R 800 with 6000 miles?  I live in MA.  The dealership said it would cost $120 for the belts and $160 for the labor. 

DrDesmo

#1
March 21, 2009, 08:31:37 PM
You forgot the option of:

5.) Get some of the NEMHA crew to help out, since the belts take about 30 minutes on a slow day on your bike

;D

Adam
'95 916
'12 800XC

ducpainter

#2
March 21, 2009, 08:34:37 PM
If the belts are original they are almost 4 years old. I have run belts that long, but wouldn't go any longer.

If you have the tools, you could get help through the use of pics posted up and people could tell you if things look right.

Also there are some videos posted on the web. Chris Kelley has one on ducati-tech.

I'm going to move this to tech...you'll get better answers there.
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on March 21, 2009, 08:31:37 PM
You forgot the option of:

5.) Get some of the NEMHA crew to help out, since the belts take about 30 minutes on a slow day on your bike

;D

Adam
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Monstermash

#3
March 21, 2009, 08:40:30 PM
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on March 21, 2009, 08:31:37 PM
You forgot the option of:

5.) Get some of the NEMHA crew to help out, since the belts take about 30 minutes on a slow day on your bike

;D

Adam

I already pm'd him and offered to take care of it for him.  [thumbsup]
I've been wallowing in my own chaotic and insecure delusions.



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DrDesmo

#4
March 21, 2009, 08:41:28 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 21, 2009, 08:40:30 PM
I already pm'd him and offered to take care of it for him.  [thumbsup]

Brilliant  [moto]

Adam
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'12 800XC

ducpainter

#5
March 21, 2009, 08:45:53 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 21, 2009, 08:40:30 PM
I already pm'd him and offered to take care of it for him.  [thumbsup]
Who's gonna take pictures? ;D
"Once you accept that a child on the autistic spectrum experiences the world in
 a completely different way than you, you will be open to understand how that
 perspective
    is even more amazing than yours."
    To realize the value of nine  months:
    Ask a mother who gave birth to a stillborn.
"Don't piss off old people The older we get, the less 'Life in Prison' is a deterrent."


DrDesmo

#6
March 21, 2009, 08:49:00 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 21, 2009, 08:45:53 PM
Who's gonna take pictures? ;D

[laugh] [laugh]  [thumbsup]

Adam
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'12 800XC

Monstermash

#7
March 21, 2009, 08:59:18 PM
Quote from: ducpainter on March 21, 2009, 08:45:53 PM
Who's gonna take pictures? ;D

Since he has the same camera, I vote to let the good Dr. take them!  [thumbsup]
I've been wallowing in my own chaotic and insecure delusions.



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DrDesmo

#8
March 21, 2009, 09:02:59 PM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 21, 2009, 08:59:18 PM
Since he has the same camera, I vote to let the good Dr. take them!  [thumbsup]

I think I should take a picture, of you taking a picture -- of a picture of you doing the belt service.  Picture that, sucka!  [laugh]

Adam
'95 916
'12 800XC

Sause

#9
March 23, 2009, 12:14:44 PM
Quote from: DrDesmosedici on March 21, 2009, 09:02:59 PM
I think I should take a picture, of you taking a picture -- of a picture of you doing the belt service.  Picture that, sucka!  [laugh]

Adam

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corey

#10
March 23, 2009, 01:31:18 PM
what about your 6000 mile service?
shouldn't belts be changed as a part of the 6k?
if you need a 6k service done, i would definitely say don't ride it all year...
my belts are exactly as old as yours, i'm going to ride until my 6k is due (june 3rd it's scheduled).
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Slide Panda

#11
March 23, 2009, 01:53:00 PM
Quote from: corey on March 23, 2009, 01:31:18 PM
what about your 6000 mile service?
shouldn't belts be changed as a part of the 6k?
if you need a 6k service done, i would definitely say don't ride it all year...
my belts are exactly as old as yours, i'm going to ride until my 6k is due (june 3rd it's scheduled).
Normally belts are a 12k service item.  But as noted before it's 2 years.. or 12k - whichever comes 1st.

If he did take it in for a 6k they might as well do the belts as well at the same time - since you aught to take the belts off so you can spin the cams by hand to check for binding.

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TimJohannsen

#12
April 29, 2009, 05:52:55 AM
Quote from: Monstermash on March 21, 2009, 08:40:30 PM
I already pm'd him and offered to take care of it for him.  [thumbsup]

Awesome!!!  I took the bike to Monstermash's house 15 minutes up the road.  He changed the belts for free...and let me ride is SICK Monster.  Ridiculous!!!!!

DrDesmo

#13
April 29, 2009, 05:58:04 AM
Quote from: TimJohannsen on April 29, 2009, 05:52:55 AM
Awesome!!!  I took the bike to Monstermash's house 15 minutes up the road.  He changed the belts for free...and let me ride is SICK Monster.  Ridiculous!!!!!

Sweet  [thumbsup]  Timing belts aren't to be neglected ...

Adam
'95 916
'12 800XC
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