can you tell me what the frequency is for cam belt changes on a 2005 monster? Both the mileage and the time intervals please ... i'm looking to buy one that has only done 600 miles since the service but it was nearly 3 years ago ... will it need doing straight away?Belt change requirement for 2005 ducati monster?they perish so new belts every two years regardless of mileage
so if the bike has been sat and not run for any length of time then it is highly likely that the teeth will strip from the belt.
un like other bikes the DUCATI is set up that once you've just touched the starter it spins the starter automatically and doesn't stop.
I've seen 2 year old DUCATI's where the bikes have been stood still for month on end EAT THEMSELVES !!! it is NOT a pretty sight. or sound... as in those fIFTEEN short seconds the belt snaps the valves stop open and the pistons driven by the crank and starter punch SH!T out of the valves and head.. Once PRESSED THERE IS NO STOPPING THE STARTER.. be warned!!!
2 x 35 plus an hours labour for new belts is cheaper than 1,400 for a complete engine rebuildBelt change requirement for 2005 ducati monster?2yrs or 10K which ever comes first is recommended interval but that seems very low to me.I check my belts as a normal part of regular maintenance.My bike is a 1987 Passo 750 and she has only had 3 sets of belts.
