So the maintenence light popped up on my 2002 Monster 620.
Its got 8200 or so miles on it.
I know the 6000 mile service includes new timing belts, all filters, valve shims and valve adjustments.
Taking the bike to a ducati dealership to do this will cost me around 700-900 dollars. I love my bike, but i cant afford that much right now.
A pal of mine offered to change the belts for 450 or so- but didnt say anything about the valves or adjusting them. (the belts themselves cost 100bucks or so).
To a seasoned mechanic this type of thing has got to be a synch, but how hard are these things for the average DIY guy to do?
Also when the bike runs theres a subtle "Khsshhhhhhhhhhhh" type friction sound coming from the left side(im assuming its the clutch). But when operating- the clutch grabs just fine and operates like the day i bought it. Any cues to damage there?
Anyone around the LI/NYC area recommend any reasonable shops? Any mechanics in the house?
What are my options/what should I be thinking? Should i keep riding it?
Advice?
Its got 8200 or so miles on it.
I know the 6000 mile service includes new timing belts, all filters, valve shims and valve adjustments.
Taking the bike to a ducati dealership to do this will cost me around 700-900 dollars. I love my bike, but i cant afford that much right now.
A pal of mine offered to change the belts for 450 or so- but didnt say anything about the valves or adjusting them. (the belts themselves cost 100bucks or so).
To a seasoned mechanic this type of thing has got to be a synch, but how hard are these things for the average DIY guy to do?
Also when the bike runs theres a subtle "Khsshhhhhhhhhhhh" type friction sound coming from the left side(im assuming its the clutch). But when operating- the clutch grabs just fine and operates like the day i bought it. Any cues to damage there?
Anyone around the LI/NYC area recommend any reasonable shops? Any mechanics in the house?
What are my options/what should I be thinking? Should i keep riding it?
Advice?