2009 Ducati 1198S | Ep.5 | Cleaning, Desmo Valve Adjustment, Timing Belt Replacement

Sit back and watch as I clean the project 1198S, do the desmo valve check and adjustment, and replace the timing belts. You know, all the typical Ducati maintenance stuff.
NOTE: Watch this for a more detailed procedure of adjusting valves on a 1200 desmo engine: • How to Adjust Ducati V...
Watch the full 1198S project series here: • 2009 Ducati 1198S
These are the parts, tools, and materials I used in the video:
-Valve cover gasket (Qty: 2): amzn.to/2SWWKuF
-Valve cover bolt o-rings (Qty: 8): amzn.to/2SVjcEj
-Spark Plug gaskets (Qty: 2): amzn.to/3fjXFNd
-Spark Plugs (Qty: 2): amzn.to/3teWMNU
-Timing belts (Qty:2): ca-cycleworks....
-Timing belt tensioner nuts (Qty: 2): ca-cycleworks....
-1198 valve shim kit: desmotimes.com...
-Ultra Grey RTV sealant for valve covers: amzn.to/33MZ7Cc
-Feeler gauges (for checking valve clearance): amzn.to/3olGFtK
-Half rings for closer shims (good to have some as backups): desmotimes.com...
-Interior trim tool for moving closer rockers: amzn.to/3eNaT5N
-Magnetic stick: amzn.to/3uUeJQc
-Small pick set: amzn.to/3ovjeP7
-Shop towels: amzn.to/3w9utiB
-Heavy-duty nitrile gloves: amzn.to/3ydwpbJ
-S100 motorcycle cleaner: amzn.to/3uL4CNH
-Engine assembly lube: amzn.to/3hrPOzA
-Brake parts cleaner: amzn.to/3tNFkgI
-1/4 inch torque wrench: amzn.to/2RQvyNr
-Long nose 45 degree pliers (for setting vertical intake cam sprocket): amzn.to/3bqgoVV
-Needle nose pliers (for setting timing belt tension): amzn.to/3ojyG0o
-Long reach grabbing tool (for spark plugs): amzn.to/2SInlv5
-Timing Belt tuning app (Android devices): play.google.co...