New Service Intervals

Luddite · 28-01-2021, 03:52 PM

It'd be great news if that's the case, Maggsy.

I wouldn't be surprised at the extended belt intervals because my "two year" Evo belt is the exact same one with a five year life on the 1100 Scrambler. (And I run mine for four years already.)

I would be surprised if the valve service intervals were extended though.

Maggsy · 28-01-2021, 06:38 PM

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Originally Posted by Luddite

It'd be great news if that's the case, Maggsy.

I wouldn't be surprised at the extended belt intervals because my "two year" Evo belt is the exact same one with a five year life on the 1100 Scrambler. (And I run mine for four years already.)

I would be surprised if the valve service intervals were extended though.

Correct!
MR confirmed that those have not been extended. It's a bit confusing as for a 696 etc the chart states "Mileage Service DESMO" every 15K miles, but valve clearances are also part of the "Mileage Service OIL" which is every 7500K miles. (Although Oil and filter change is also annually)! The intervals are slightly longer for 821s and 1200s.

Luddite · 28-01-2021, 07:31 PM

That's handy, Maggsy. I was thinking of changing my belts next month when it warmed up a bit, but now I can leave them 'til next year, (subject to a precautionary condition check of course). Thanks!

Ron1000 · 28-01-2021, 08:48 PM

Thanks maggsy.

Mines are due next month. I’ll speak to my dude see what he wants to do…I’m 2.5k miles shy of my valves so wonder if he’s happy to let it run for another year and do belts and valves at the same time on 22.5k miles.

crawsue · 29-01-2021, 02:42 PM

Are you still using the American guy off Leith Walk, James? Be interesting to hear what his take was on new belt construction and valve service intervals now.

Ron1000 · 29-01-2021, 03:26 PM

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Originally Posted by crawsue

Are you still using the American guy off Leith Walk, James? Be interesting to hear what his take was on new belt construction and valve service intervals now.

Spooky. I was literally thinking; need to ask him.

I’m booked in with him for the start of March, mines will need general service items anyway so it’ll still go in. I’ll ask him about the belts and valves thing. Maybe he knows more about it.

Might recommend it, might not, maybe there’s a belt part no change so once you’re on those belts you’re fine, etc etc. Lots of unknowns, but basically whatever he recommends is fine with me. Amazingly the Ducati is proving to be the cheap bike at the moment; my other bike is looking to be very expensive repairs imminently. I’ll no go into tho; Doggy will be sick of reading about it

Doggy · 29-01-2021, 09:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Ron1000

Spooky. I was literally thinking; need to ask him.

I’m booked in with him for the start of March, mines will need general service items anyway so it’ll still go in. I’ll ask him about the belts and valves thing. Maybe he knows more about it.

Might recommend it, might not, maybe there’s a belt part no change so once you’re on those belts you’re fine, etc etc. Lots of unknowns, but basically whatever he recommends is fine with me. Amazingly the Ducati is proving to be the cheap bike at the moment; my other bike is looking to be very expensive repairs imminently. I’ll no go into tho; Doggy will be sick of reading about it

I just feel really sorry for you, I've loved my 765RS and it's been 100% spot on .

29-01-2021, 02:42 PM	#5
crawsue Bronze Member Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Glasgow Bike: M1100evo Posts: 258	Belts and servicing Are you still using the American guy off Leith Walk, James? Be interesting to hear what his take was on new belt construction and valve service intervals now.

28-01-2021, 03:52 PM	#1
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	It'd be great news if that's the case, Maggsy. I wouldn't be surprised at the extended belt intervals because my "two year" Evo belt is the exact same one with a five year life on the 1100 Scrambler. (And I run mine for four years already.) I would be surprised if the valve service intervals were extended though.

28-01-2021, 07:31 PM	#3
Luddite Registered User Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Southampton Bike: M1100evo Posts: 2,465	That's handy, Maggsy. I was thinking of changing my belts next month when it warmed up a bit, but now I can leave them 'til next year, (subject to a precautionary condition check of course). Thanks!

28-01-2021, 08:48 PM	#4
Ron1000 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Livingston Bike: M1100evo Posts: 863	Thanks maggsy. Mines are due next month. I’ll speak to my dude see what he wants to do…I’m 2.5k miles shy of my valves so wonder if he’s happy to let it run for another year and do belts and valves at the same time on 22.5k miles.