2009 Ducati 1198S | Ep.5 | Cleaning, Desmo Valve Adjustment, Timing Belt Replacement

Sit back and watch as I clean the project 1198S, do the desmo valve check and adjustment, and replace the timing belts. You know, all the typical Ducati maintenance stuff.
NOTE: Watch this for a more detailed procedure of adjusting valves on a 1200 desmo engine: • How to Adjust Ducati V...
Watch the full 1198S project series here: • 2009 Ducati 1198S
These are the parts, tools, and materials I used in the video:
-Valve cover gasket (Qty: 2): amzn.to/2SWWKuF
-Valve cover bolt o-rings (Qty: 8): amzn.to/2SVjcEj
-Spark Plug gaskets (Qty: 2): amzn.to/3fjXFNd
-Spark Plugs (Qty: 2): amzn.to/3teWMNU
-Timing belts (Qty:2): ca-cycleworks.com/tb1198.html
-Timing belt tensioner nuts (Qty: 2): ca-cycleworks.com/m8fuji.html
-1198 valve shim kit: desmotimes.com/product/later-...
-Ultra Grey RTV sealant for valve covers: amzn.to/33MZ7Cc
-Feeler gauges (for checking valve clearance): amzn.to/3olGFtK
-Half rings for closer shims (good to have some as backups): desmotimes.com/product/later-...
-Interior trim tool for moving closer rockers: amzn.to/3eNaT5N
-Magnetic stick: amzn.to/3uUeJQc
-Small pick set: amzn.to/3ovjeP7
-Shop towels: amzn.to/3w9utiB
-Heavy-duty nitrile gloves: amzn.to/3ydwpbJ
-S100 motorcycle cleaner: amzn.to/3uL4CNH
-Engine assembly lube: amzn.to/3hrPOzA
-Brake parts cleaner: amzn.to/3tNFkgI
-1/4 inch torque wrench: amzn.to/2RQvyNr
-Long nose 45 degree pliers (for setting vertical intake cam sprocket): amzn.to/3bqgoVV
-Needle nose pliers (for setting timing belt tension): amzn.to/3ojyG0o
-Long reach grabbing tool (for spark plugs): amzn.to/2SInlv5
-Timing Belt tuning app (Android devices): play.google.com/store/apps/de...

[@Darthvolvo]

No wonder it's so expensive to have your motorbike services by a shop. Great to see you posting again!

[@lt1eg6]

Looking to get an MTS1200, and because of your videos, now have the confidence to do so! Invaluable stuff here. Many thanks

[@dickwhitman2999]

Nice work. Enjoying the resto. I need to spend more time cleaning my bike.

[@pawelurbaniak2844]

great work! very detailed and helpful.. just picked up 1198SP and Ill be doing something similar over the winter. Thank you for the great videos!

[@patryk996]

You made this look incredibly simple. Thank you! :) Looking forward to trying this myself, finally.

[@chrisnorman509]

Very nice, professional example.

[@blowduke]

Wow you made that look easy ..

[@marcoaurelio6941]

i see on this one you took all the other parts off :) thank you for this, really enrichable

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

This topic of valve clearance and replacing sims is far more intricate and really requires more work in explaining the procedure than what you posted. I don't think anyone can follow this video and actually perform the work themselves. I have done the work myself on a 998 and I can say you don't want to make a mistake. I advise everyone to do extensive research from many sources and come up with a plan in performing this task.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Hi Robert, you're definitely right about that. I've created a more detailed procedural video when I did it on my MTS1200: kzbin.info/www/bejne/Y3_NoKBobb2EbZY

[@ComputerGeekOnTwoWheels]

@@PracticalEnthusiast Hey thanks, I will check it out.

[@bbck15]

A couple tips while the bike is pretty much apart. replace all the leads from/to the battery with a thicker gauge, this will aid starting a lot and spare the starter sprague (which is prone to failure). Also relocate the voltage regulator, from factory they are pretty close to the exhaust system, which makes them fail over time due to the heat. I've seen some people put the voltage regulator between the front forks on the underside of the triple clamp.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I've got the thicker starter leads installed, but haven't relocated the regulator. I'll have to look into that.

[@johnroos5807]

Another 'Resto'!:) Semper Fidelis

[@tinker-time]

Just bought a 1198 never own one, grate to see stipped down, I don't really need to ride it so, I'm off to strip it and clean it, and do so jobs on it

[@Motoiditechcell]

Muito bom mesmo 🙏👍🇧🇷

[@aminakoyim3110]

Thanks, I was really worried of Ducatis Service Costs, but with your explanation I can do it myself 👍

[@ducwolf]

Thank You very much for Your much worthfull explainations and demos. You're a real enthusiast and might be Your 1198 S is a tiny little bit better maintained than my 1198 SP 🤭 One little advice I may give: Befor the half rings get removed it is recommended to close the oil channel next to the valve guard. If one of those rings or anything else falls into the channel, You must open the whole engine... I always use those orange soft earplugs witch can be shaped to the right diameter and You will not forget them because of their signal color.😜

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

That's a great tip! Thank you for sharing. To be honest, I've always put too much trust in the magnet 😂

[@jimccc9467]

I assume you recheck you clearances after you changed the shims and were happy with them. What app did you use for the hz belt tension?

[@jay999tv]

So sick

where do I get those replacement shims?

[@drewloney]

What do you use to clean the bike, you have two solutions going?

[@bighitjumper]

Did you mix the S100 cleaner with water for cleaning the bike itself? the cleaning result is awesome, especially on the rear!

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Thanks! I had a separate spray bottle filled with water to rinse off the S100.

[@Smith944]

Stick a neo magnet on the valve so they dont fall in. If the valve are steel that is.

[@paulmessikommer4027]

Great job ! Many more things could have been explained, but that's already very empowering. Why do you keep that ugly blue sticker ? Cheers and keep up with the good work, blessings !

[@daytrading5456]

Is that straight up S100 you are spraying on it to clean? I swear by it but thought you had to use water to rinse as it is pretty powerful stuff and could stain if not rinsed. Doesn't look like you used water to rinse... just wiped off, correct?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I'm rinsing it with water, that's what's in the clear bottle.

[@Street_Fighter_]

Thanks for the app for hertz. How much Is the right value for ducati? 110 hz? I had 848 streetfighter. Did you apply sylicon paste to the camshaft holder before mounting?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

The timing belt spec is 110 hz +/- 10 hz. And yes, you must apply RTV/Silicon sealant to the sealing surfaces of the cam holder.

[@Street_Fighter_]

@@PracticalEnthusiast everywhere in the surfaces?

[@thundervolt727]

Did you put something before put the valve cover back？I put back the lower valve cover back and then it's leaking oil.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

You need to put a dab of RTV in the half moon corners. Make sure both the gasket and cylinder head are clean/free of oil before putting on the RTV.

[@almsam4704]

Km?

[@edgarovsepian1067]

This is a long shot but... Anyone know the song around 12:55?? :)

[@search4orlife]

May as well take the head off if you've gone that far. Good work

[@motoshotayev]

What is the part number and model of the timing belt?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

Check the video description. There's a link to where you can buy the belts.

[@Street_Fighter_]

Lol my magnesium valve cover are so stucked and you remove so easly...fortunally i watch this video because i didnt remove chain cover screw. But is stucked too 😂

[@rogerbean393]

What sort of milage has the bike done ? Your a brave man playing with that lump of Italian engineering. Have you had ducati training ?

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

This one has just over 8000 miles. I haven't had any structured training really, just a lot of "take it apart and hopefully figure it out." All with the help of service manuals of course!

[@javanhughes5118]

Could have filled me mate!!! Brilliant

[@javanhughes5118]

Fooled me, sorry’!

[@vrducati46]

Hi, good work. Any chance you could list what software and OBD tool and adapter to reset the service and desmo please.

[@PracticalEnthusiast]

I'll cover that in the next video.

[@vrducati46]

@@PracticalEnthusiast thank you

[@MountainGurkha14]

good Job Man