Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > On my Soapbox

[The Big Red One]

you could offer the Ducati fitter by the back door a couple of hundred to do it in his own time. So you get the best of both worlds. But on the other hand the way prices are droping on Dukes 749 and 999 why not put some more money on the Ducati bonfire can pay to keep your warranty.

[AK]

Look at it this way, a mate of ours has a GSXR (updated every 2 years or so), I have an M1000sie.

I do about 6 - 10 thousand miles per year, he does about 15 - 18 or so.

My service intervals are the same as yours - his are same time schedule as ours, OR 4 thou miles (whichever is sooner)- as recommended by Suzuki, to keep warranty valid.

He has at least 4 services a year costing about £350 - 400

I have one or 2 costing £250 - £400 (depending on major/minor, and yes - I know mine is cheaper than yours, as it is aircooled & doesnt have fairings)

He therefore spends more in servicing each year than I do.

I dont know of any manufacturer selling in the UK that doesnt lay down rules for service intervals - but I am happy to be corrected (unless by Dibble:P )

Sorry to echo the lads above, but it is something you should look into when buying ANY new bike/car etc & compare costs for mileage/use.

C

[Brogins]

Guys, sorry my english language anacronisms ignorance..but what UJM (used when talking of japanase bike..that , of course, as good italian, I don't particulary like..) stands for???

[Rushjob]

Universal
Japanese
Motorcycle

Says it all really.........................:P