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Started by irridium, March 22, 2011, 01:40:37 PM

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irridium

March 22, 2011, 01:40:37 PM
Hello,
It's about time to do the 600 mile service for my 696.  Does anyone have an idea on what I should be expected to spend on this?  I know places like Coleman (where I got the bike) are quite expensive when it comes to performing any work on bikes.  Are there any other places nearby (NOVA) that would be a better alternative?
Thanks!

696DCRider

#1
March 22, 2011, 01:41:34 PM
I think the 600 miles service is really just an oil change which you could do yourself.  Someone correct me if I'm wrong.

irridium

#2
March 22, 2011, 02:07:44 PM
doesn't it have to be documented for warranty purposes?

ducatiz

#3
March 22, 2011, 02:47:32 PM
Save the receipt and take a pic of you draining the oil.
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DRKWNG

#4
March 22, 2011, 03:23:47 PM
Not touting one or the other, or even suggesting that you should take it somewhere versus doing it yourself, but have a look in the local shop thread.

http://www.ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=2755.0
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#5
March 22, 2011, 03:57:20 PM
You could call DucPond and make an appointment for a weekday morning. Ride out there and they'll do the work while you walk around downtown Winchester (plan on having at least one meal there).

Coleman was ~15-20% more expensive, and you'll have to leave the bike for 1 or 2 days/weeks.

Slide Panda

#6
March 22, 2011, 05:23:11 PM
In theory a 600k is:
Oil Change
Valve clearance check
Check chain tension
Check factory paint marks and retorque any fasteners that may have worked loose.
General inspection.

I miss anything?
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
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ducatiz

#7
March 23, 2011, 05:33:34 AM
600k??

Damn you ride a lot.
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

Slide Panda

#8
March 23, 2011, 05:36:30 AM
If I hadn't blown my ACL the 900 would probably be near 40k.

But yes, I meant 600 miles.
-Throttle's on the right, so are the brakes.  Good luck.
- '00 M900S with all the farkles
- '08 KTM 690 StupidMoto
- '07 Triumph 675 Track bike.

irridium

#9
March 23, 2011, 07:25:57 AM
thanks for the replies, yes, only 600 miles, got it during the winter so have not had so much time for riding.  This will soon be remedied :)

ducatiz

#10
March 23, 2011, 07:33:32 AM
Quote from: Sad Panda on March 22, 2011, 05:23:11 PM
In theory a 600k is:
Oil Change
Valve clearance check
Check chain tension
Check factory paint marks and retorque any fasteners that may have worked loose.
General inspection.

I miss anything?


All of these are easily done at home.  You'll need the torque settings. 

As far as proving that you've done it, save receipts (oil, filter) and make a log book with a checklist and date it.  Staple the receipts on that page. 
Check out my oil filter forensics thread!                     Offended? Click here
"Yelling out of cars, turning your speakers out the window to blast your music onto the street, setting off M-80 firecrackers, firing automatic weapons into the airâ€"these are all well and good. But none of them create a merry atmosphere of insouciance and bonhomie quite like a revving motorcycle.

696DCRider

#11
March 23, 2011, 07:36:56 AM
Valve clearance check?  Retorqueing fasteners?
Oops, I guess I missed some things on my 600 miles check  [laugh]
Ehh, whatever.  My bike is out of warranty anyway.

Quote from: Sad Panda on March 22, 2011, 05:23:11 PM
In theory a 600k is:
Oil Change
Valve clearance check
Check chain tension
Check factory paint marks and retorque any fasteners that may have worked loose.
General inspection.

I miss anything?

nakatalee

#12
March 23, 2011, 02:00:13 PM
brought mine to Coleman, it's under/about $300.
Turn over time for mine is 4 business day.

Duc pond is too far.

The Mad King Pepe'

#13
March 24, 2011, 04:07:08 AM
If some one could offer their garage we could get together and do most of these things.

I have a torque wrench and the metric shims, I don't have a garage tho. :'(

We could bring beer (or whatever) as a thanks to whoever volunteers.
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Then they came for me--and there was no one left to speak for me.

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#14
March 24, 2011, 04:52:30 AM
As I recall, the rider formerly known as tuanogus formerly known as sugonaut found this: http://www.ditymechanics.com/
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