[Ducati] Andy in Seabrook...

[HOPPER ELDRIDGE]

Hey Andy...the belt job is simple enough and minimal tools are needed. The extra tools are handy and will be needed later on as you get more confidence and do more of your own work. As Jeff stated, Chris Kelley is an excellent source for tools and information. Visit his website and check it out.
   
  If you have problems, I'm down here in La Marque so feel free to call. If I'm all moved by the time you're ready, you can come down here to do your belts (my junque is multiplying faster than I can get it moved into my new house!!!). Otherwise I can come up and look over your shoulder for you. 
   
  The only tricky thing about doing the belts is keeping your pulley/case marks aligned when you gut the belt on. The hairpin valve spring wants to roll your pulley a bit making the mark come up misaligned so just anticipate this glitch and you'll have no problems. I haven't done a four valver yet but it should be close enough to the two valve setup that shouldn't be any problems. DO have a good shop manual on hand though for reference!!!
   
  You can catch me offline if you want.
   
  Hopper