620sie service - parts needed?

WhisperingWasp · 23-09-2021, 04:52 PM

Hi all.

Going to get the bike serviced to include the timing belts. Mechanic happy for me to provide parts so just pricing up some things.

With regards to the belts could someone more educated than me advise if I need to get two of these:
https://www.mdinaitalia.co.uk/73710021A.html

The description says you need two, and I know there are two belts, but the item seems to come as a pair of belts?

Am I being thick here? Or is the listing effectively pricing each belt separately and I need to order two to get the item in the picture.

Hope I'm making sense!

Cheers,
Dan

350TSS · 23-09-2021, 05:42 PM

Try Moto Rapido (10% discount for UKMOC members) for Ducati belts or Exactfit for California Cycleworks belts which in my experience are better and cheaper than Ducati belts (the tooth profile is a better fit on the pulleys).

WhisperingWasp · 23-09-2021, 07:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by 350TSS

Try Moto Rapido (10% discount for UKMOC members) for Ducati belts or Exactfit for California Cycleworks belts which in my experience are better and cheaper than Ducati belts (the tooth profile is a better fit on the pulleys).

Ah I did speak to MR briefly - didn't realise we got a discount, thanks.

So the ExactFit Belts are £70.95. This suggests my above link must have to be a x2 order as surely 34 quid is too cheap?!

Mr Gazza · 23-09-2021, 08:06 PM

You do need 2 belts if yo read the ad correctly, so they will come to £68.04 apparently, then there will be postage on top of that.
I think you will find Moto Rapido's will be more and then postage on top? I don't think they give discount on consumables like belts, but ask because I'm frequently wrong!

Now the Exactfit belts are as you say £70.95. that includes postage and VAT and they will last for three years as opposed to 2 for the others.

I'm on my second set of Exactfit belts as they make much more sense. A third set going in to the 900 this winter.

WhisperingWasp · 23-09-2021, 08:38 PM

Thanks both. I'll go for the Exactfit one.

Any recommendations on the spark plugs and the like based on your experience or all much of a muchness?

Mr Gazza · 23-09-2021, 09:03 PM

NGK every time.
Check if yours have the nipple on the end or just a bare thread. If they have bare threads, make sure to get plugs with detachable nipples and not formed on nipples.
Type 4339 have detachable nipples. Sometimes cheaper in boxes of 4 for cars.

Change @6000 miles for best service.

Flip · 23-09-2021, 09:19 PM

It’s worth an email to Stu at Exactfit to ask if he still gives a 10% discount. He used to if you were happy to PayPal the money as a ‘friends and family’ transfer rather than ‘paying for goods’.

I’m also big fan of those belts and it’s always been top customer service too.

WhisperingWasp · 23-09-2021, 10:47 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Flip

It’s worth an email to Stu at Exactfit to ask if he still gives a 10% discount. He used to if you were happy to PayPal the money as a ‘friends and family’ transfer rather than ‘paying for goods’.

I’m also big fan of those belts and it’s always been top customer service too.

Will do Flip.

Nickj · 24-09-2021, 10:22 AM

Flennor are also worth a look but only a few £ less than either, I've used these in the past and they are fine.
Currently using exactfits, changed them just last week.

23-09-2021, 04:52 PM	#1
WhisperingWasp Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northampton Bike: M620sie Posts: 49	620sie service - parts needed? Hi all. Going to get the bike serviced to include the timing belts. Mechanic happy for me to provide parts so just pricing up some things. With regards to the belts could someone more educated than me advise if I need to get two of these: https://www.mdinaitalia.co.uk/73710021A.html The description says you need two, and I know there are two belts, but the item seems to come as a pair of belts? Am I being thick here? Or is the listing effectively pricing each belt separately and I need to order two to get the item in the picture. Hope I'm making sense! Cheers, Dan

23-09-2021, 08:06 PM	#4
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,964	You do need 2 belts if yo read the ad correctly, so they will come to £68.04 apparently, then there will be postage on top of that. I think you will find Moto Rapido's will be more and then postage on top? I don't think they give discount on consumables like belts, but ask because I'm frequently wrong! Now the Exactfit belts are as you say £70.95. that includes postage and VAT and they will last for three years as opposed to 2 for the others. I'm on my second set of Exactfit belts as they make much more sense. A third set going in to the 900 this winter. __________________

23-09-2021, 09:03 PM	#6
Mr Gazza Lord of the Rings Join Date: May 2013 Location: Norwich Bike: M900sie Posts: 5,964	NGK every time. Check if yours have the nipple on the end or just a bare thread. If they have bare threads, make sure to get plugs with detachable nipples and not formed on nipples. Type 4339 have detachable nipples. Sometimes cheaper in boxes of 4 for cars. Change @6000 miles for best service. __________________

23-09-2021, 09:19 PM	#7
Flip Registered User Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Beachtown Bike: M900 Posts: 2,188	It’s worth an email to Stu at Exactfit to ask if he still gives a 10% discount. He used to if you were happy to PayPal the money as a ‘friends and family’ transfer rather than ‘paying for goods’. I’m also big fan of those belts and it’s always been top customer service too. __________________ You're perfect, yes, it's true- But without me you're only you!

24-09-2021, 10:22 AM	#9
Nickj Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Forest Of Dean Bike: S2r Posts: 3,206	Flennor are also worth a look but only a few £ less than either, I've used these in the past and they are fine. Currently using exactfits, changed them just last week. __________________ "The final measure of any rider's skill is the inverse ratio of his preferred Traveling Speed to the number of bad scars on his body." Song of the sausage creature

23-09-2021, 05:42 PM	#2
350TSS Too much time on my hands member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Shipbourne Bike: M900 Posts: 1,422	Try Moto Rapido (10% discount for UKMOC members) for Ducati belts or Exactfit for California Cycleworks belts which in my experience are better and cheaper than Ducati belts (the tooth profile is a better fit on the pulleys).

23-09-2021, 08:38 PM	#5
WhisperingWasp Registered User Join Date: May 2015 Location: Northampton Bike: M620sie Posts: 49	Thanks both. I'll go for the Exactfit one. Any recommendations on the spark plugs and the like based on your experience or all much of a muchness?