Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > maintenance cost 749s vs 999

[chillo]

Originally posted by iang

So about £440 for the service, I still cannot see how they justify the prices though, did the bike 'feel' any different when you got it back ?

only the fact the fuelling had been adjusted so it was running rich
tank range down by about 10 miles and strong smell of fuel as i come past

will get sorted over winter with a pc3

[Carbon749]

Originally posted by itexuk
Had my first service at 600 miles and was charged £244, bloody expensive for an oil change + filter and a few other minor bits.

[Edited on 19-9-2005 by itexuk]

My 749s has now had the small service and the belt service.

£210 for the small service and £330 for the belt, coolant and brake fluid service. Both done at Itallia in Lincoln and very happy with their service.

Being honest mates with Jap bikes pay similar so I'm happy with the prices charged.

[Edited on 19-9-2005 by Carbon749]

[Tabby999r]

Its only the 948R that needs a belt change every year? All the 999/S,R etc every 2 years.

[doctorwu]

Why pay for an oil & filter job or even for changing brake pads...Most bike owners should be able to do these. I do though take the bike in for the major services.

[chillo]

Originally posted by doctorwu
Why pay for an oil & filter job or even for changing brake pads...Most bike owners should be able to do these. I do though take the bike in for the major services.

i didnt ask for the pads to be changed at my service, i was aware that they needed changing but dealer kindly did it for me and charged me etc
my fault for not instructing them to change pads!

[dickieducati]

Originally posted by doctorwu
Why pay for an oil & filter job or even for changing brake pads...Most bike owners should be able to do these. I do though take the bike in for the major services.

cos some people cant be arsed. like me