Cam Belts

Discussion in 'Newbies Hangout' started by Mike62, Jul 18, 2015.

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  1. I have a 750s, 2002, I had the bike six months but looking through the service history it's been a while since the cam belts were changed. Any ideas on what the cost will be to get them changed. Thanks.
     
    #1 Mike62, Jul 18, 2015
  2. @Exige on here sells Exactfit belts, cheaper and as good if not better than genuine.
     
    #2 NZDave, Jul 19, 2015
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  3. Yup, get yer belts from @Exige
    Easy enough to do yourself, just follow Chris Kelley's California Cycleworks/ExactFit video on U tube.
    While you're at it, get Exige to send you a cable kit to allow your battery to start the motor properly.
    These weren't available when I had a 750SS and I never felt fully confident that it would actually start, I always had my fingers mentally crossed.
    I have a cable kit on the 999 I have now and it starts beautifully.
     
    #3 Old rider, Jul 19, 2015
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  4. Hello :)
     
    #4 Exige, Jul 19, 2015
  5. Yep @Exige can sell you most things belts/birds/leads

    Hello and welcome to the mad house
     
    #5 Ducbird, Jul 19, 2015
  6. Hello and welcome Dave :)
     
    #6 El Toro, Jul 19, 2015
  7. Mike62 ive just bought a set of belts from Exige, super service from him the belts are first class, far cheaper than the genuine ducati ones. They are easy enough to fit as well.
     
    #7 david mckendry, Jul 19, 2015
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  8. And don't forget your aircon from Mr Airon.
     
    #8 AirCon, Jul 19, 2015
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  9. Does it sap much power from the engine??
     
    #9 Old rider, Jul 20, 2015
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  10. hello.
     
    #10 finm, Jul 20, 2015
  11. I wish in had the ability to do the job myself, looks like I will have to find someone with the know how. Thanks for the post.
     
    #11 Mike62, Jul 20, 2015
  12. Hi :)
     
    #12 Mike62, Jul 20, 2015
  13. Thanks.
     
    #13 Mike62, Jul 20, 2015
  14. It really isn't that difficult.
    You just need to be well prepped with everything you are going to need and how to go about it.
    Watch Chris Kelley's ExactFit online video several times until you get a good grasp of how to proceed. Then, if necessary, use a laptop or iPad to help you as you go or take written notes.
    If there's any part you're not sure about, there's plenty of advice available on here.
     
    #14 Old rider, Jul 22, 2015
  15. Thanks, I will watch the video and see if it inspires or scares the hell out of me. I've got no one local to me if I get stuck, I think that's what bothers me. I've not done any mechanics at all and this is my first bike. Thanks again.
     
    #15 Mike62, Jul 22, 2015
  16. All the Chris Kelly video's are here if you scroll down www.exactuk.com but if you have never spannered before I would advise you seek help as you suggested :)
     
    #16 Exige, Jul 22, 2015
  17. Your profile saysLiverpool.
    Surely there must be a forum member near you if you should get really stuck.
    Not that there's any reason why you should.
     
    #17 Old rider, Jul 22, 2015
  18. You've got a 2 valve 750.
    If I can do a 4 valve belt change with no problems, I'm sure you can manage a 2 valve, which is reckoned to be twice as easy.
    Get yourself a Haynes manual and get stuck in. You'll enjoy it. :)
     
    #18 Old rider, Jul 22, 2015
  19. I had a look at the videos, totally alien to me, I would love to have a go, gotta start somewhere.
     
    #19 Mike62, Jul 22, 2015
  20. I did the belts on my 996 when I first got it in 2013. TBH they are due again in a few weeks time. Whilst im pretty good at spanering, id never attempted to do belts before either. I found it pretty easy. Just needed allen keys, a few minimal other tools, a bottle of tipex and "strings" app for my phone.
     
    #20 rabbitstew, Jul 22, 2015
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