Cam Belt
 

Which other models use the same cam belts as the 888.
Is there a tension gauge (other than Ducati) thats recommended.

Eric,

The 851, 888, 916, 996 and pre 2002 748 use the same belts.
I don't know of an alternative to the belt tensioner, but you can buy it cheaper than Ducati sells it.

I bought my tensioner here.
http://www.ca-cycleworks.com/shop/ca...ati/maint.html
Chris also sells Bucci timing belts which are much cheaper than original Ducati belts.