Just purchased my first Duke (second hand), first service questions

[Transient]

Hi guys,
Ok so this is week 3 of ownership of my 2002 yellow M400 (13,000k's) and I plan on giving it her first service as a reference point (new spark plugs, new oil and filter, clean and lube the chain, new air filter).
I know how to change the oil and clean and lube the chain from lurking on the DMF, but i need some help on which air filter and spark plugs to buy and install?? i think mechanically the M400 is very similar to the M600 and M620 (carbie versions).
Any help or info would be greatly appreciated, thx in advance...

[Twizted]

It will use the same air filter and spark plugs as the bigger monsters - K&N part number is - DU-9001

Spark plugs are NGK - DCPR8E

You will find most Monsters of that era will use the same parts.

Here are some eBay links to the parts -

http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/K-N-AIR-FILTER-DU-9001-DUCATI-MONSTER-MODELS-01-08-/370459718979?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item56411eb543


http://www.ebay.com.au/itm/NGK-SPARK-PLUG-DCPR8E-new-/230598594262?pt=AU_Motorcycle_Parts_Accessories&hash=item35b0bf4ed6

[loony888]

when were the belts changed and the valve clearances checked?
if you're reasonably mechanically competent you can do it yourself, 2 valves are easy, look here for tips and good pics for help.

http://www.ducatisuite.com/

paul.

[Transient]

Hi guys,
Thanks for the responses, I will get on to spark plugs and the air filter this weekend.
As for the belts, this was on my mind too but the bike only has 13,000k's. Should I check them now or wait until the 20,000 mark?

[monstermick58]

Check them.....

  It will only cost you time, look for any cracking or missing teeth on the belts and if you find a problem they say Ca Cycleworks has the best replacement belts (Check Sponsors board) and Brad Black sells them out of his Melbourne shop.







                                           Mmick

[Twizted]

+1 on the belts. Brad sells the exactfit belts that will cost you less than OEM.

http://www.bikeboy.org/products.html#timing

[Rowdy]

The belts should get done every two years regardless of mileage.

Mine took six years before I changed them. I kept a close eye on them and only changed the cause they were so old. When removed, the six year old ones looked almost like new.

I got the exact fit brand ones and they are EXACTLY the same as the Ducati brand ones.

[Betty]

A couple of other things I have heard regarding the belts:

- if the bike has been left sitting for long periods without use they will fatigue or become misshapen at the tension points (neither of which are good)
- the lettering on the belts can be used as a rudimentary guide to wear

[Two dogs]

Where are you located ?
I have an unused filter you can have 
I would sugest you flush the clutch and brake fluids as well .

[Transient]

Where are you located ?
I have an unused filter you can have 
I would sugest you flush the clutch and brake fluids as well .

Hi Mate,
i am in Sydney, near Bondi. I was thinking the same thing about flushing the fluids, I will take it for a service to do that though (I'm not that confident)

[Transient]

Thx for the responses guys,
will check the belts this weekend too 

[Two dogs]

I dont know how much filters cost and if it would be worth  a ride up to the Nth Beaches
for a free one ,if you can be bothered your welcome to it as I have two sitting in my shed.

[monstermick58]

I dont know how much filters cost and if it would be worth  a ride up to the Nth Beaches
for a free one ,if you can be bothered your welcome to it as I have two sitting in my shed.

Well done Dogs, very generous.   







                                  Mmick

[Transient]

Well done Dogs, very generous.   







                                  Mmick

+1
Yes dogs thank you for the generous offer mate but checked the filter and it is brand new, installed by the dealership that I bought the bike from, so that part of my service is done...