that Old Tangerine Dream (problem bike these days... :( )

[Howie]

Since this thread is almost 2 years old at this point, my guess is the belts are older than that.

Exactly my thought.

[MsTek]

I did buy a filter wrench because doing it by hand was not happening.  I am about to go outside to try it.

I plugged the flat... about to go put air in it now to see if it holds.

Belts?  Are they easily accessible?

She needs an oil change- no doubt about that.  That looks fairly easy to do- easier than the fuel pump!!

[MsTek]

Also I just felt it was better to keep this all in the same thread.  Sorry if  I am causing a problem.

[stopintime]

The belts can wait. They should probably be replaced by now, but I think it's good advice to take one thing at a time.

Oil leak first. If tightening the filter carefully stops the leak..... GREAT 

Did it?

[ducpainter]

Also I just felt it was better to keep this all in the same thread.  Sorry if  I am causing a problem.

My comment wasn't to imply that the thread was too old. You've done exactly the right thing keeping it all in the same place, which is why we can advise that the belts need to be changed.

[MsTek]

My comment wasn't to imply that the thread was too old. You've done exactly the right thing keeping it all in the same place, which is why we can advise that the belts need to be changed.

[MsTek]

The belts can wait. They should probably be replaced by now, but I think it's good advice to take one thing at a time.

Oil leak first. If tightening the filter carefully stops the leak..... GREAT 

Did it?

It seems like it did.

I just filled up the tire and used the wrench to tighten up the cap.

Then I said a hail Mary.


I took her out around a two block radius, stopping in the middle to check my tire and to see if any oil was dripping.

My patch seems to be holding! (YAY!)


She does sound a tad like that rattling of the open clutch S4.  I am going to chalk that up to needing some oil (I hope!)

And she still is a pregnant dog to get into neutral unless I turn the bike off.
And she seems to not be dripping anymore however looking at the window, definitely needs a top-up but I would rather just change the oil.

[stopintime]

   
       

[MsTek]

I cannot find that filter on Amazon and I don't have a motorcycle parts store anywhere near me and I don't have a car anymore.

I am going to change the oil.  I saw the video...  Just need parts.

Gonna top it up with some oil for now.  With Coronavirus and Chicago shutting down all bars and restaurants and food delivery from the grocery store is now 3-4 days... I need my bike even though it's so cold out still!

Now, these belts?

[stopintime]

Are you actually in a hurry to change oil? Maybe not....  Top-up for now and be happy you managed this much 

Later (whenever that might be) oil change, belts and more.

Was the wrench you bought for a stock Ducati filter? Is your filter stock? I'm asking because buying a standard HiFlo filter will require another wrench. The HiFlo with "RC" in the desription will work with a generic wrench (not filter specific)

[MsTek]

I got this.

It scratched the cap a little bit but seemed to do the job.

The bike hasn't had time in the shop for over 5 years.  I don't want to damage it more so it probably does need the oil change.

Mind you, I am 98% sure it isn't leaking anymore but I made a point to leave it where there isn't an oil spot to be sure.

[S21FOLGORE]

I cannot find that filter on Amazon and I don't have a motorcycle parts store anywhere near me and I don't have a car anymore.

I am going to change the oil.  I saw the video...  Just need parts.

<SNIP>

I know you prefer to buy on Amazon, but you may want to buy everything you need from one place.

Besides filer and oil, you will need a new crush washer, which you will not find on Amazon.



Instead of buying oil from here, filter from there ... you can buy something like this

https://motowheels.com/i-23900139-ducati-oil-change-kit-motul-300v-10w-40-or-15w-50-synthetic-oil-choice-of-oil-filterall-ducatis-except-panigale.html

and add washer

https://motowheels.com/i-8518921-ducati-drain-plug-crush-washer-for-22mm-drain-plugs-shallow-sump.html?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI9MSbub6i6AIVKB-tBh29PAFCEAQYASABEgI6KPD_BwE

(I know they are no longer our sponsor, but this is one example to get everything at the same time, from one place.)

[MsTek]

Thank you for this.

BTW... she had an oil spot. I checked on her this morning.  It wasn't a flood-like before and maybe its just leftover from me running her.  I'll top her up on Thusday and go for a spin and see if she drips again.

I hope you are all safe and healthy.

[MsTek]

Since I am stuck at home, I guess I will try the oil change since I know it hasn't been done in at least 4 years.

What weight oil should I use here in Chicago?   And is there a way to get a black cap?  I am going to order from the link provided.

Thanks.

[ducpainter]

10w-40 Motorcycle specific oil.

Black cap?