I’m glad you found my channel. Also, thank you my friend.

tyronealfonso Thank you for watching! Yea, I mention that in this vid too - thats what i did for every oil change since, makes less of a mess.

+tyronealfonso damn. why didnt i think of that :)

Thanks for the tip

Hahaha good man!

+Motor Cycles Thank you! :) I do have a toolbox and plenty of tools and try to do all of the work myself, except for the adjusting valves and other more major stuff. Thank you for watching!

+Ducati NYC Vlog Thank you for posting...

CONGRATS! Good stuff. I love oil changes, such a fun activity to do with your bike :) Enjoy and thank yoU!

@@ducatinyc Hey I am looking to change the oil on my 06 620 dark this weekend. The Ducati manufacturer recommends Shell Advance but is it okay if I use other easier to purchase brands like Castrol or Mobil 1 10w40?

@@MotoKeng of course! I always use castrol

@@ducatinyc Thanks! I will be watching your tutorial and use alumininum foil to cover the pipe as some.has suggested!

@@MotoKeng I dont cover the pipe because its a waste of foil and I'd rather save a dolphin than be worried about my header smoking for 2 minutes :)

no gloves here - i get them hands durrrrty :)

+DannyRed I have noticed that, actually. I never thought it might have anything to do with the oil though - but maybe you're right. I though the clutch slipping was just due to me abusing it and perhaps the clutch plates needed to be swapped out. Shell Ultra, I will take a note and check it out next time. Thank you!

+Ducati NYC Vlog - that's good to know in a way! - I'll let you know if I get round to fixing it. Cheers

Good question. Not really sure, unfortunately, my friend.

3qt for me but might be lil less or more for you - depending how much you drain out

+QuinnNguyen Yes, I still use it. I"ve done at least 5 oil changes with this same brand/kind of oil now and the bike runs like a champ.

+Ducati NYC Vlog Thanks! Subbed.

+QuinnNguyen Thank you very much! How has that 620 been treating you? How many miles you got?

I just bought it so I only rode for 50 miles. The torque is nuts and the L Twin sounds amazing.

+QuinnNguyen The sound is the best part. Just love it.

+B Gicu The highest speed i've hit was 133mph - it would not go any faster, held that for about 30 seconds. But I"m not 100% if my speedometer is 100% correct.

Shell or Castrol 🙌

Markus Rubach Yea, i've seen some people do that, yet others do not. I've done a few oil changes where I didn't and one that I did, not sure what the big difference is. Perhaps if you add a little to the oil filter before installing you don't have to add as much when you fill it up? Thank you much for watching!

Not really required BUT if you don’t, carefully watch and add as required after starting. Check and double check to make sure level is good and all air is out of filter. Come to think of it mAnual should tell you quantity of oil with and without filter. Personally I change filter every oil change. It’s not a big deal and only a few bucks. Cheers, nice vid

1-2k miles eh? seems sooo often. no? i'm looking forward to changing the oil again as i feel i will do a much better and thorough job second time around.

Vassili Shishkin Maybe, but the guy who suggested this was the owner before me. He is a certified bike mechanic who really knew what he was doing with it. A 2002 with 11k miles and the bike is in like new condition. So for me…I plan to follow his lead and continue what he was doing :) Also, he suggested Motul for everything fluids. The oil is a synthetic Motul 7100 10W-40 4T. Most owners who take maintenance seriously seem to be ok with a few extra $$ on synthetic. Mine is Monster, 2002 M750 Dark.

bonogun makes sense. nothing but the best for my precious little Monster :) I just hit 5000 miles on my 06 620 - another thousand and its time for 6000 mile checkup, should be fun - right before my cross country ride.

That sounds epic.... lucky man.

Thank you! Yes, i been meaning to make one for awhile - will have it up soon.

+B Gicu 3.25 Quarts is about 3 Liters, yes.

+Ducati NYC Vlog thx ;) don`t know how you but im inlove with Ducati :D

+B Gicu Same here. YES. I LOOOOOOVE Ducati :)

Yes, there are a few things i could have done better and different with this oil change. However, this was done 2 months after I got my moto license and first bike, so I think I did good :) Also, some of the metal shavings get magnetized to the oil cap thought and i did wipe those off.

With all the extra power the Ducati has, it needs to be crushed and put in dry.

@@ducatinyc I know right!!

Thank you so very much for the love and such kind words. The Monster is a wonderful machine, isnt it? My Instagram is DucatiNYC :)

+B Gicu I get about 60-70km per gallon of gas.

+Ducati NYC Vlog OMG, I get about 75-80km with 6 liters, i think the problem is with injection, tomorrow i wil go to service to test the injection, and about speed my was 200km/h, but not top :D

+Ducati NYC Vlog what can be the problem? My consumpting after testing injection it also 6-7 liters on 90km, what can be the problem?

+B Gicu Hmmm, good question. I'm not sure unfortunately. I'm still new to this.

Not a bad idea. I usually just let it burn off over a ride.

Great idea! This was my very first time changing oil ever - I now use aluminum foil and wrap the exhaust.

Ducati NYC Vlog I used to work as a grease monkey when I was younger, we'd always have tons of cardboard around for the more difficult cases. Its a quick and cheap way to guide the oil where you want it and customers really appreciated not having their cars smell like crap for a week because there was oil on the headers :)

Hahaha, makes total sense. My technique is my better after a few oil changes - I should do an updated video :)

Not sure what you’re referring to but I made this video over 10 years ago when I knew nothing I’ve been riding for two minutes 😜😜

Yep, you're totally right - some noob stuff. i dont think hand tightening is tight enough. I've been using K+N filters since so I can tighten it with a socket wrench.

ive been using too K&N filters twice on my 10' 696 but the second time the filter did not fit. I searched on the internet and there where many people with 696 that had the same issue with K&N filters.

ha! i had that happen to me once and only once. i got another k+N and it fit fine. So weird.

have you tryed changing belts and check valves and maybe adjust yourself :D? that should be very interesting videos

Belts, yes, but valves is too involved to do in the driveway/outside without a garage.