Why some master mechanics skip new Ducati models

[lavend3r]

I was reading some thoughts from Brad Black about why he refuses to work on newer bikes like the 2019 V4. Even when regular customers ask he politely says no because he prefers to stick with what he knows best. Working on late model designs requires different tools and learning new habits which takes up a lot of valuable time. He feels that if he worked on a bike without knowing every detail he might accidentally damage it through simple ignorance. It is interesting to see a specialist draw such a hard line even when the bike still says Ducati on the tank. He views it as a completely different machine that has almost nothing in common with the older models he masters every day.

 

[CaLyPsO]

Do you prefer taking your bike to a general dealership or a specialist who only knows specific eras?

 

[bigbrain$]

I was reading some thoughts from Brad Black about why he refuses to work on newer bikes like the 2019 V4. Even when regular customers ask he politely says no because he prefers to stick with what he knows best. Working on late model designs requires different tools and learning new habits which takes up a lot of valuable time. He feels that if he worked on a bike without knowing every detail he might accidentally damage it through simple ignorance. It is interesting to see a specialist draw such a hard line even when the bike still says Ducati on the tank. He views it as a completely different machine that has almost nothing in common with the older models he masters every day.

Modern bikes often require proprietary software for even basic service resets which limits independent shops.

 

[doremiiiiii]

It is often better to find a mechanic who admits their limits than one who tries to learn on your expensive machine.

 

[blinkblink]

Does your local shop still work on older air cooled Monsters or have they moved strictly to newer liquid cooled models?

 

[lavend3r]

I'd prefer an official ducati shop. I might be paying for premium parts and labor but it would not matter because they have the tools needed and well-versed on anything specific to Ducatis.