DIY Ducati Monster 1200 Desmo Belt Change Don't Be Afraid!

The "Desmo Service" is the most feared phrase in a Ducati owner's vocabulary—but it doesn't have to be. In today’s video at Loch Stock Garage, I’m tackling the timing belt change on the Monster 1200. I’ll show you exactly how to access the belts, the specific tools you need, and the secret to getting that tensioning just right. Parts Required: Belts - 73740251B Pulley Nuts - 74940081A Tools Required: Crankshaft Locking Tool - Laser 6361 Crankshadt Turning Tool - Laser 6361 Camshaft Locking Tool - 88765.1623 (Ali Express Copy) Gates App on iPhone Specs: Eccentric Tensioner Torque - 25Nm New Belt Frequency @TDC Compression - 110 Hz (+/-5) Crankshaft Direction - Anti Clockwise (when rotating from the generator side) Horizontal Cylinder is at TDC when the crank Ducati Crank Pulley Marking lines up with the mark on the casing. This could either be on the compression or exhaust stroke so make sure. Vertical Cylinder is at TDC 270 Degrees of crank rotation after the Horizontal. Subscribe to Loch Stock Garage for more motorcycle restorations and DIYs! #Ducati #Monster1200 #DesmoService #MotorcycleMaintenance #LochStockGarage #DIYMechanic #DucatiMonster