Timing Belt Replacement for Ducati Twin Engines (Ducati Scrambler 800)

Replacing the timing belts on a Ducati Scrambler 800 FT, year 2016 (or different modern two-cylinder Ducati) doesn’t have to cost a fortune. This video guides you through the complete DIY process of timing belt replacement as a part of the complete expensive Desmo service at Ducati dealerships. You’ll learn step-by-step: How to disassemble all necessary components to access the timing belts The safe and correct way to replace the belts The belt tensioning procedure to ensure optimal engine performance and longevity. IMPORTANT: Please see 'Updates' for frequency settings! Whether you're an experienced DIY mechanic or just starting out, this guide will help you save money and understand your bike better. Don’t forget to subscribe for more Ducati maintenance and customization content! CONTENT 00:00 Intro 00:24 Preparations / Disassembly of interfering components 02:31 Opening the timing belt housing 03:00 Set crankshaft position 04:00 Set markers 05:08 Remove horizontal timing belt 05:45 Transfer markers 06:50 Senkrechten Riemen ausbauen 07:55 Remove vertical belt 08:37 Safety check 09:29 Adjust belt tension 11:12 Closing Credits 👍 If you found the video helpful, leave a like, subscribe to the channel and activate the bell for more motorcycle tutorials! ❓ Do you have any questions or comments? Write them in the comments - we'll be happy to help! #DucatiMaintenance #Scrambler800 #DIYMotorcycleRepair #TimingBeltChange #DesmoService NOTES/UPDATES 1) The procedure is also suitable within certain limits for other 2-valve engines except the 800 Scramblers, but NOT for engines with 4 valves. Also good to know: The frequency values that must be adhered to in order to tension the timing belts vary from year to year and possibly from model to model. Used belts that are reinstalled also require lower values than newly installed ones. Which apply to your own bike, you need to find out by yourself. 2) The mentioned frequency values in the video seem not be valid (any more?). As @Artem Peshkov mentioned in a comment, the at the time of publishing recommended settings could be inaccurate. They once had been officially communicated (I apologize for not being wide aware of changes, but life went on), but probably either had been changed in the meantime, or were never correctly communicated. The 145 Hz for the horizontal cylinder could be confirmed once again, but there are no solid values for the vertical one anymore - also it seems that many mechanics use the same amount as for the horizontal one. However, to make sure I recommend not to rely on the frequency numbers for the Scrambler FT 2016 stated in the video and do some research before working on the belts. Contact your dealer or Ducati, please. Those of you, who already finished the work with the settings mentioned: Recheck the tension and correct, if necessary! As Artem also mentioned, the tensioners can break, if a wrong frequency value is used! 3) The mentioned app 'Carbon Drive' by Gates seems to have undergone some changes as well and might not working correctly on every smartphone anymore. You might want to consider this before getting the creeps ... ;-) 4) During a regular Ducati Desmo service at an authorized workshop, the tension pulleys are also replaced when the timing belt is changed. This step was omitted here. 5) Music: Cheat on Life by The Spin Wires (http://www.spinwires.com) ABOUT gÖrage motorcycles occasionally publishes videos about motorcycles: repairs, maintenance, care, tours, and more. Subscribe to the channel if you stopped leaving the maintenance of your motorcycle entirely to a dealer resp. motorcycle garage. Visit the gÖrage motorcycle channel on YouTube:    / @goerage   SOCIAL MEDIA Website: https://goerage.net Blog: https://goerage.net/the-goerage-blog/ Blue Sky: @goerage.bsky.social X: @GoerageNet Instagram: @g0erage Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.de/goerage/