Alternatives to expensive Ducati parts

[DarkMonster620]

Hey just in case you have a dealer nearby, Bosch # 0 451 103 139 or P3139, works on our bikes ...as well as a Mann W7129 or Peugeot 1109 A2/AM 223 105 A

Also, Bosch spark plug YR 7DC+, for DesmoDue engines, used by:
2010 Mercedes-Benz E350
2010 Mercedes-Benz GLK350
2009 Mercedes-Benz C300 
2009 Mercedes-Benz C350 
2009 Mercedes-Benz CLK350 
2009 Mercedes-Benz E350 
2009 Mercedes-Benz GL450 
2009 Mercedes-Benz R350 
2009 Mercedes-Benz S550
2009 Mercedes-Benz SL550 
2009 Mercedes-Benz SLK350
2008 Mercedes-Benz C300 
2008 Mercedes-Benz C350 
2008 Mercedes-Benz CLK350
2008 Mercedes-Benz E350
2008 Mercedes-Benz GL450
2008 Mercedes-Benz ML350
2008 Mercedes-Benz R350
2008 Mercedes-Benz S550
2008 Mercedes-Benz SL550 and many others

Also show as cross reference, BMW F800R spark plugs ...

[DarkMonster620]

Just in case you have a SF or newer Monster and have to replace the mirrors and want the OEM look but no the price, take a look here,

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/Ducati-Mirrors-Set-Monster-696-1100-S-08-09-10-/290546595096?pt=Motorcycles_Parts_Accessories&hash=item43a5ed3518

[12gauge]

Valve Adjustment shims - openers, closers, shim measuring tool, etc. for both 2-V and 4-V individually or in kits.  I bought a kit and can give an unsolicited testimonial to their quality, fit finish, hardness and sizing.  Compared to what Ducati wants for the Openers and Closer shims and the typical wait on the parts order because most dealers don't want to give up their personal stash when they don't get the service labor to adjust your valves and this outfit is a total bargain.  Not to mention, if you go thru your checks the first time and find you are not likely to use some portion of the range in the kit, they'll take the unused sizes back and swap for shims you will use.  How cool is that?  http://www.emsduc.com/index.html   

Cam Timing Belts & Tools - I bought some cam belts and cam timing tools from California Cycleworks.  The belts were exact and equal quality to the expensive Ducati labelled belts at about half the price.  I got a crankshaft turning tool and a Motion Pro degree wheel altered fit on the crank turning tool and a piston stop tool, which could be easy enough to fabricate, turn and weld, but they made it easy one-stop shopping and it all worked together right out of the box.  http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/

[Monster750ie]

Please correct me if i am wrong, 2002-2006 injected fuel tanks are very $$, I found this ducati part number for a new tank / year 2005 /  dark metallic grey 586.1.044.1CD $900.26 dealer price. better than $2247.00

Anyone see why this wont fit?

[DarkMonster620]

Please correct me if i am wrong, 2002-2006 injected fuel tanks are very $$, I found this ducati part number for a new tank / year 2005 /  dark metallic grey 586.1.044.1CD $900.26 dealer price. better than $2247.00

Anyone see why this wont fit?

What year/model is your bike?

[Speeddog]

Please correct me if i am wrong, 2002-2006 injected fuel tanks are very $$, I found this ducati part number for a new tank / year 2005 /  dark metallic grey 586.1.044.1CD $900.26 dealer price. better than $2247.00

Anyone see why this wont fit?

From that part#, I'm 99% sure that's a plastic tank.

[DarkMonster620]

From that part#, I'm 99% sure that's a plastic tank.

Then in such case ... if he has a M750ie, he has a metal tank ... unless he has a post 02 in which case he could have either? Right?

This from the readings on tanks in the Tech thread ..

[Monster750ie]

I have a 2002 750 ie, I didn't purchase this tank, If I have some time ill research the part figure out if it is in fact a plastic tank. I am sure you are right though. I thought plastic tanks didn't come out till 2006?

[DarkMonster620]

Just knock on it, if it goes like 'blang' is metal if it goes 'tok tok' is plastic ... I'd stay with the metal tank if I were you ...

[Monster750ie]

Agreed, no plastic tank for me.

[Speeddog]

Then in such case ... if he has a M750ie, he has a metal tank ... unless he has a post 02 in which case he could have either? Right?

This from the readings on tanks in the Tech thread ..

M750ie was one year only, 2002, and it came with a metal tank.

Plastic tanks started in 2005, but weren't used on all models that year.

[DarkMonster620]

M750ie was one year only, 2002, and it came with a metal tank.

Plastic tanks started in 2005, but weren't used on all models that year.

OK, I've seen an 04 620 with plastic and with metal down here in Panama ... One came from the US the other bought directly here ...also an 02 MS4 with metal and the other one with plastic .. see me confussion ...all 4 bikes are each 2 from the same year, both MS4 were bought in teh US and brought here by owners ...

[Speeddog]

In the US, '05 was the start of the plastic tanks.
I've never seen a monster with a plastic tank earlier than that.

If you saw an '02 S4 with a plastic tank from the US, it was retrofitted.

[DarkMonster620]

In the US, '05 was the start of the plastic tanks.
I've never seen a monster with a plastic tank earlier than that.

If you saw an '02 S4 with a plastic tank from the US, it was retrofitted.

OK, but what about the M620? VIN #s 10digit is 4=2004

[Monster750ie]

Ducati Starter 2002 M750 Part # 270.4.001.1A = $554.05

Called EMS (Electric Motor Service) www.electricmotorsvc.com 304-752-6070

Got the exact same Denso starter. Brand new not rebuilt Denso part # 128000-6050 for $132.66 It even has the Ducati part number as 270 4001 1A above the Denso #.

They also have a Denso knockoff replacement for 109.00 if you need to save more, but I opted for the direct replacement.

I am in no way affiliated with these guys, just amazed at the savings and wanted to share with the rest of you.