How To: Early 2000's Ducati Monster 620 - 800 - 1000 Oil Change

[@patentleatherkicks]

Dude I'm so glad I found your channel. I just bought this exact bike as my first bike. Your videos have been insanely helpful. Thanks

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@rantrollersports346]

Thanks for this! I’m going over my bike now getting it road ready. I now know not to change the oil in my living room 😎

[@ducatinyc]

Hahaha good man!

[@tyronealfonso]

Nice vid. Small tip: A lot of people use aluminum foil to make a makeshift cover for the exhaust to keep the oil off it.

[@ducatinyc]

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.

[@Borrelaas]

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

[@JohnWick-dv5ny]

Thanks for the tip

[@MotoKeng]

Heyy! Just picked up a used 2006 Ducati Monster 620 dark yesterday. This video helps tremendously! Thanks.

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@MotoKeng]

@@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?

[@ducatinyc]

@@MotoKeng of course! I always use castrol

[@MotoKeng]

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

[@ducatinyc]

@@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 :)

[@motorcycles316]

Good Job my friend…I admire your enthusiasm for filming this while not having garage, toolbox,……Good Job.

[@ducatinyc]

+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!

[@motorcycles316]

+Ducati NYC Vlog Thank you for posting...

[@ClutchFirst]

Good vid man. I enjoyed this one. They only thing missing is your gloves. :)

[@ducatinyc]

no gloves here - i get them hands durrrrty :)

[@rupman27isback]

Which oil and brand you use..thanks

[@ducatinyc]

Shell or Castrol 🙌

[@oldervier]

You did not clean the oil screen (oil sensor)? This is an additional filter an the oil filter... Mostly there is a lot of metal pieces in this filter, so you should take this out as well en clean it!

[@ducatinyc]

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.

[@bozhidarkaterinski9039]

So, what was the exact quantity it took to fill it between the max and min lines?

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@Borrelaas]

Isn't it a good idea to partly fill the new oil filter with new oil before installing it?

[@ducatinyc]

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!

[@georgem579]

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

[@bonogun]

Nice vid. Listen to your friend about the human body metaphor. 1k-2k miles is recommended by the Ducati owners that I know. Ride safe!

[@vassilishishkin8597]

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.

[@bonogun]

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.

[@vassilishishkin8597]

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.

[@ducatinyc]

That sounds epic.... lucky man.

[@landonlockau2214]

What's the crush washer size that you use?

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@dimitkoster]

Nice video, could you make video how to change air filter?

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@grabir01]

Crunched the heck out of your oil filter putting it back on with the pliers. Yikes!! Oil the ring and hand tight dude!!

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@grabir01]

@@ducatinyc I know right!!

[@MrAtomrc]

Hi, do you ever notice your clutch slipping when you change up riding aggressively? It never slips apart from when I pin it and change at 10k rpm from 1st to second. I was thinking it could maybe be the oil used? Shell ultra is apparently what is recommended. Or is it just the nature of the APCT slipper clucth? Cheers

[@ducatinyc]

+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!

[@MrAtomrc]

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

[@QuinnNguyen]

I've been looking for the best bang for the buck motor oil for my 03 Monster 620. How do you like that Valvoline MaxLife? Do you still use it?

[@ducatinyc]

+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.

[@QuinnNguyen]

+Ducati NYC Vlog Thanks! Subbed.

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@QuinnNguyen]

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

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@GOTHICK379]

How mutch oil i need to change? 2-3 liters ?

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@GOTHICK379]

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

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@junigonzalez3482]

If you do not have a exaust cover thing to stop oil from getting on your exaust use acetone a really nice thing ! No jokes either

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@Frankiesmovies]

I’ve been watching all of your vids because first.... i own a Ducati Monster 800i.e. and I fu**ing love that thing! Then I love NYC and you combined those things! So basically the perfect channel for me:-)! Do you have Insta or can i text you a few pictures of my black beauty, I totally modified it, and I think you’d like her too. Cheers

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@GOTHICK379]

What is your top speed on Monster620 ?

[@ducatinyc]

+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.

[@GOTHICK379]

what is your consumption on 100km ?

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@GOTHICK379]

+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

[@GOTHICK379]

+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?

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@dsofe4879]

wedge a piece of cardboard between the crank case and the exhaust next time, that way you avoid spilling oil on the exhaust.

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@dsofe4879]

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 :)

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@bernienebenfuhr8773]

6,000 miles or 12 months...whichever comes soonest my friend. Not early, way late actually as even the finest full syn oils will degrade quite quickly after just 12 months even with sparing use.

[@ducatinyc]

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 😜😜

[@alexa.3840]

you bent the oil filter with that tool , better tighten by hand

[@ducatinyc]

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.

[@alexa.3840]

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.

[@ducatinyc]

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

[@alexa.3840]

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

[@ducatinyc]

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