DIY MTS 1200 Valve Check & Adjustment

Discussion in 'Multistrada' started by CessnaTPA, Jul 10, 2012.

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  1. I recently did the 15K service myself and wanted to share what I have learned for others to see what's involved and maybe inspire other do it yourselfer's out there.

    I'm not a Ducati mechanic just a motorcycle enthusiast who likes the satisfaction of working on my own bikes and saving money [​IMG]

    My resources for this project were the official Ducati workshop manuel, Ducati Desmoquattro Maintenance & Modification Guide and CA Cycle Works.

    Below is the PhotoBucket link to how I successfully checked & adjusted my valves.
    Hope you enjoy.

    Ducati Multistrada 1200 Valve Check and Adjustment :: IMG_0714.jpg picture by cessnatpa - Photobucket
     
    #1 CessnaTPA, Jul 10, 2012
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  2. Brilliant CessnaTPA

    Thanks a million! I looked at all your pics....mmmm it looks like a really big job! No wonder the dealers ask so much!

    Great work on your side though, not only did you do the job, but you photographed it too! Fantastic! :upyeah:
     
    #2 Multi rider, Jul 10, 2012
  3. Great job CessnaTPA, I have the time and intend to do this also. You've broken it down nicely.
     
    #3 wheels, Jul 10, 2012
  4. Nice one. Next time it's due this will come in very handy :upyeah:
     
    #4 Bob_Cooper, Jul 10, 2012
  5. fantastic and excellent write up, the major service is obviously beyond my clumsy mechanic skills but you never know one day may attempt it.

    how about a minor service step by step - anyone got it ?

    maybe thats a more straightfoward/easier way in to get some confidence.

    Bugs
     
    #5 Bugsbunny, Jul 10, 2012
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  6. Good explanation and great photos! Well done!

    I will be doing this when the time comes too!
     
    #6 Boomer, Jul 10, 2012
  7. :upyeah:
     
    #7 DesmoDucMan, Jul 10, 2012
  8. Anyone know if this document Ducati Desmoquattro Maintenance Guide by LT Snyder is available from a UK source? Looked on eBay but couldn't find it on there, although if you look at the bottom of the page on the link someone from the UK claims to have bought one from eBay....
     
    #8 Bob_Cooper, Jul 10, 2012
  9. Probably second hand?.........looks to me that LTS is the sole distributor of his book but I've emailed him and asked for confirmation ;-)

    Great 'how to' guide Tony, you got there in the end! Thanks again for sharing, I think we all appreciate the time and effort it takes to put something together like this :upyeah:
     
    #9 AndyW, Jul 10, 2012
  10. Yes Andy, maybe but I notice there is a 4th edition available (2012) which is the one I'd want.
     
    #10 Bob_Cooper, Jul 10, 2012
  11. Indeed...........LT's quick off the mark:

     
    #11 AndyW, Jul 10, 2012
  12. Figures....have to pay the $45 postage and wait for a refund then....
     
    #12 Bob_Cooper, Jul 10, 2012
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  13. Why not just email him and ask him to send a PayPal invoice with the correct (us$19) p&p cost? ;-)

    LT AT desmotimes DOT com
     
    #13 AndyW, Jul 10, 2012
  14. Thanks for the info Andy, I will do
     
    #14 Bob_Cooper, Jul 10, 2012
  15. Awesome thread! Love stuff like this...
     
    #15 Peo!!, Jul 10, 2012
  16. This is what makes forums and threads like this so indispensable. Not just great pictures and 'how to' but all the spin off info that comes with them.

    Big Thanks to Cessna.
     
    #16 cad169, Jul 10, 2012
  17. Thanks Cessna great thread. How did you tension the belts, harmonically or some other method?
     
    #17 MP1, Jul 10, 2012
  18. Very good write up ....a picture tells a thousand words , question......... i understand the opeing adjustment with the shims just like normal bucket follower type shims really ,but what adjusts the closing clearance , will it be the other retainer thats underneath the valve collets were the closing foot is ?
     
    #18 mechcanico lee, Jul 10, 2012
  19. There appears to be opening and closing shims?.....I'm sure Tony or someone else will clarify

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    #19 AndyW, Jul 10, 2012
  20. You are correct and I should of been more clear, my closeing clearances all were fine so I didn't need to replace/adjust the closer shims. I'll have to add that to my write up, thanks for pointing that out.

     
    #20 CessnaTPA, Jul 11, 2012
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