Me and kelly tried to change the oil on the 748r..it was succesful BUT do not try and use chain type filter tool or a hammer and screw driver invest in the proper tool it makes life a hellava lot easier ......hammer and screw driver is not good for the thread as it twists the filter at an odd angle ..get the proper tool..and when u do can i borrow it...

Its only a tenner you tight git :lol:

I did go to Halfords with filter in hand, but everything they stocked wouldn't have got it off, but thats Wigan for you.

I have got the tool number from the manual so I think I will invest in one from Ducati Manchester. By the way, how much oil do you get out, as I said I only got 2.2 ltrs out, where is the rest hiding? They hold 3.7 ltrs.

In wigan huh.....hmmmmmm

So assuming you would be planning on buying one soon.... can i borrow it...:D

lol

only joking, if its what's required then I guess i will have to get one!!

I can see my bill getting bigger by the minute!

current list:
oil
filter
filter tool

front sprocket
rear sprocket
sprocket carrier
cush drives
chain
ride hieght measure thingymabobwhateveritscalled...

oh yeah and something to make my clutch disengage would be nice :rolleye: :rolleye:

[Edited on 15-9-2004 by Lily]

Lil,

Tape measure for the first
Clutch lever for the second.


oops sorry:lol:

Lil,

To reset your ride height after the sprocket change, take a measurement before you begin the change from the top of the spindle nut to the top nut of the Termi bracket (Fig 8 bit). Write it down!!!!

Once the new sprockets etc are back on, you can use your original measurement that you wrote down, and adjust to this. This should put the ride height back to where it was before and how you're used to it handling.

From there you can fiddle all you like :rolleye:

I know it's fairly obvious, but it's not on your list...

Don't forget something to drain the oil into, and to carry it down the tidy tip, 'cos you can't flush it down the bog.

Could be just an old bottle or can of oil with a hole cut in the side, or one of those fancy plastic things they make specially for catching old oil in.

Simplest thing is one of those big turkey roasting dish things from a hardware shop. Don't forget to examine the old oil for bits of chrome...


Most *proper* Halfords branches sell the steel band-type filter removal tools.

I use a mixture of lard and olive oil, the only downside is that the engine seems to be very noisy!:lol:

I cut the side out of an old plastic gallon oil can, then you have an easy cap to unscrew for when you pour the oil down the drain....No spills either.