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I have and will use original belts, I don't want to worry about quality of needed spareparts.
First, do not start this job before you fully understand the system. Before I startet I searched the internet and fora to get information like...
As I mentioned before you only need the crank turning tool and the corresponding degree disc. Markup 270 degrees on the disc to be sure to stay...
You don't need it, just mark up the old belt versus the 3 pulleys, copy the marker point exactley to the new belt. No rocket science.I only use...
Before removal of the rings degrease them and use a permanent marker to color the top side, so you know how to put the back. easy peasy
Allways fitting tyres myself with the help of a MAX2H and static balancing. Using nice black balancing wheigts on my unscratched rims...:cool:
So Andy you mean to use the "Shell Spirax S2 ATF D2" as be the equivelent for the expired Donax? This winter my bike is due to fork oil change...
For 1260S the servicemanual states to use the "Shell Donax TA" this ATF oil is replaced by: "Shell Spirax S2 ATF D2" So, why not use this...
Youre absolutely right, the half rings are a pain in the a**e :p
When I measured the shim clearance before opening all the clearances where to the max and some over. This means that Ducati factory had delivered...
Nope, all to the minimum. I'd rather check again in 15K than hear the sound of tickling valves because of to much clearance. Mine was realy loud...
Reused the old rings and put them back the same way as they where, marked the top of the rings with a black marker.
In recent weeks I have performed the Desmo service. This very is doable if you take your time and work accurately. I only used a degree wheel on...
A computer is not needed, period. The only thing is resetting the Desmo service message. You can buy a "computer" for about 500 dollar US or visit...
Don't be afraid, there is a lot of information on youtube, this forum etc. to perform the job. It is not that magical... The workshop manual is...
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I think it was sloppiness and they (Ducati) found it far more easier to use existing pictures of a bike (MTS1200) almost similar to the 1260. But...
Found the desired info and, by the way, the full MTS1260 service manual:cool::cool: 40 dollar US will do the trick:...
Official way to test proper adjustment of the belts is with "sound" There are two figures, one for used belts (checking) and the second for newly...
If you would be kind:cool: Please ask for valve clearance and belt tension frequency:innocent: I received info from a US rider, there the valve...
