[physiques]

approx how much a 6k mile service should cost on a Ducati 05 800SS? I just bought and that service is due. Thanks everyone in advance

[Copernikus]

Originally Posted by physiques

approx how much a 6k mile service should cost on a Ducati 05 800SS? I just bought and that service is due. Thanks everyone in advance

How about trying a Ducati forum? This is for Honda Fireblades....

[rokitt51]

Originally Posted by physiques

approx how much a 6k mile service should cost on a Ducati 05 800SS? I just bought and that service is due. Thanks everyone in advance

Alotta money for no good reason

[exit90a]

Take it and trade it on any modern Japanese sportbike. Ducati uses some uptight, pretentious valve arrangement that needs service every 6000 miles vs. 16,000 to 26,000 for the big 4. The process also takes twice as long on the Ducati as well. Lets assume labor rates at the dealer are $75 per hour. I think valve adjustment on the Duc is a 4 hour charge. Thats $300 every 6000 miles. So, by the time you have 18,000 miles on your Duc, you will have spent $900 on the valves. A honda, for example, will only need one adjustment at this point(16,000 miles). At a 2 hour charge, that is $150 vs. $900. If you have a Yamaha(26,000 mile), you are nowhere close to your FIRST valve check. Plus, any Japanese 600 will smoke your Duc. Not a hater, just answering with facts.

[lanbrown]

If you have to ask, you can't afford it.

[physiques]

You're Dumbass... Being able to afford something and not allowing someone to rip you off are quite different. That's how I made the fortune I have, and I can assure you what I earn in interest in my checking account you don't see in a year of working!

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by physiques

and I can assure you what I earn in interest in my checking account you don't see in a year of working!

My Duke needs a service too....

Can I borrow some cash .....

.... try you're local independant garages.. Alot of them can do Dukes now (my local, one man setup.. races Dukes, and has got all the tools.. and he alot cheeper than the ducati shop )

[HRace]

Suggestion. Learn how to them urself. Not as hard as it seems. Ducs are great. I have a 02 998R that runs circles around my RC51 but the Duc is track only. RC 135 hp 83lbs torque vs. Duc 155hp 88lbs. torque. (the duc has a lot more engine work though.... to be fair) To answer the question though should run you about 400 to 600 US Dollars

[nedro]

Originally Posted by physiques

You're Dumbass... Being able to afford something and not allowing someone to rip you off are quite different. That's how I made the fortune I have, and I can assure you what I earn in interest in my checking account you don't see in a year of working!

Ya but your wife told me I had a bigger dick. And with all that money you have, you could get an operation, but it would only be a fake dick. Too bad really as your wife seems to be a good gal.

[physiques]

Originally Posted by nedro

Ya but your wife told me I had a bigger dick. And with all that money you have, you could get an operation, but it would only be a fake dick. Too bad really as your wife seems to be a good gal.

What she said was you're a Bigger Dick... Clean the wax out of your ears old man..

To those that were nice enough to reply with class, thank you

[LoopyLee]

Can you post some pics of your Duke in your gallery, I think Sideshow Bob (my OH ) has put some of his in his gallery.. Love looking at other peoples bikes..

[Big Kahuna]

In before the lock!!!

[Sideshow bob]

Originally Posted by Big Kahuna

In before the lock!!!

ah!.. but, not last post

[nedro]

Originally Posted by physiques

What she said was you're a Bigger Dick... Clean the wax out of your ears old man..

To those that were nice enough to reply with class, thank you

That's what she told you?