How to change the timing belt on a Ducati

When your timing belt wears down. You should replace it. Replacing the timing belt on a Ducati is not much different then replacing it on any other bike. So let’s get started, just follow the steps below.

Difficulty: Moderate

Instructions

1. Remove the old belt from the engine. Align the dot on the drive timing pulley with the mark on the crankcase. Turn the engine over until they line up with each other.

2. Slip the belt on the pulley and rotate the pulley until the belt is on the bottom pulley.

3. Put the tensioner on the belt to apply tension to the timing belt. Hand tighten the tensioner for now.

4. Make sure the belt is secure on the pulley. Now tighten the tensioner.

5. Rotate the engine so that the vertical cylinder is at top dead center on the compressor stroke.

6. The two cylinders should be 90 degrees apart. Tighten up all pulleys and then turn the engine over several times by hand and make sure the belt is running smooth. That’s all there is to it. I actually took my engine off the bike to work on it. Changing the timing belt does not require you to take the engine off your bike.