| I've ridden Ducatis for 11 years - never had a belt let go or show signs of letting go/wearing so, I don't worry about it. I change belts myself. IMO a bigger fuss is made about them than needs to be.
The rockers issue is well documented here - there doesn't seem to be a definitive cause and solution to it but, careful warming of the engine, not revving it at all from cold and using the proper oil goes a long way to keeping it at bay. |