Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > Timing belt?

[djb]

Sorry if I'm boring you guys with my continuing single cylinder saga but being a newbie to Dukes I need more advice.

Discovered the 748 is just out of warranty (of course) but thinking I'll tip it into a transit and take it to the dealers anyway being as I'm a bit of a novice with the spanner but would welcome your thoughts first -

1. Belts were changed 2k ago - should I kick up a fuss if it is these that have gone or is it to be expected (thought they were good for 12k not 2k/4 months) ?

2. When it does turn over can't hear any worrying noises - could it be anything else? Getting fuel and a spark but h cylinder not happy

3. Any recommendations for lifting it into the back of a transit??

4. Can anyone recommend a good spanner man in London or have they all vanished? Cant be arsed with a 100mile round trip ever time!

Any help welcome.

Ta - D

[djb]

Last one I promise -

How hard is it to take a peek at the timing belt?

D

[madmav]

take pannels off b4 putting in the van!

Pay me to come down and have a look at it for you!
cover my fuel

stop messing with it as it will make it worse!

and except the advise off peeps on here!

some do know what they are on about !

mav

[Edited on 19-1-2006 by madmav]

[GsxrAge]

How long have you owned It ?

Did you buy it from a dealer ?

[djb]

Mav-

Thanks for the offer but wouldn't put you to the trouble. Err and I wasn't messing with it honest.......I do listen but I'm also keen to understand so I can rule out something stupid and have a go myself next time!! Part of the enjoyment ain't it?

AGE-

FYI Yep Duc Aylesbury, bought in Sept, done 2k.

Thanks anyway.

D

[madmav]

Originally posted by djb
Mav-

Thanks for the offer but wouldn't put you to the trouble.


Thanks anyway.

D

DJB No trouble at all to come and help you mate!

better me help than some tossa riping you off mate!!
Just gimmi a shout if you need assistance

[GsxrAge]

so surely you should have had some waranntee with the bike ?

[madmav]

djb if i come and identfy the problem
then we can get it shipped up to nelly!

[djb]

Mav-

it's bloody miles, mate!

Age-
Yep ran out last month, of course!

Never mind.

D

[Ian Harris]

DJB, regarding lifting the bike into the Transit, much better if you can borrow a ramp (or, at least, a scaffolding plank). I have a lovely wide ramp you are welcome to borrow, but I'm out in Biggin Hill , so might not be practial to come and get it, depending on where you are in London.

Ian