Frame and attachments of motorcycle Ducati ST2 (1997-2003)

Special service tools for frame work
pos. code no. description 1 88713.1062 Steering head bearing tool. 2 88713.1071 Swinging arm roller bearing drift 3 88713.1213 Chain assembly kit 4 0000.70139 Front wheel spindle spanner 5 88713.0960 SHOWA fork overhaul tool - seal ring tool 6...

Motorcycle component disassembly sequence
This diagram is a guide to the sequence to be followed when dismantling motorcycle components. The diagram is designed to show the sequence to be followed for removing the engine from the frame; it also shows partial sequences for other components....

Removing the instrument panel side covers
The side covers are fastened to each other by a central screw (A) and are fixed to the inside cover of the fairing by a second screw (B). Caution! At reassembly, use the plastic washers (C) to prevent damage to painted bodywork parts.

Removing the front fairing
Remove the side covers as described previously and then proceed as follows: Unscrew the internal screws (D) and remove the rear view mirrors from the front fairing. Unscrew the 6 fairing retaining screws (E) complete with their plastic spring...

Removing the lower fairing
The lower fairing halves can be removed without removing the upper fairing and headlight fairing sections. Proceed as follows: Unscrew the four screws (A) fixing the lower fairing to the upper fairing. Unscrew the two lower screws (B) holding the...

Removing the full fairing
Remove the side panels and the front fairing as described above and then proceed as follows: Unscrew the screw (D) fixing the fairing sections to the left-hand side frame and the expansion tank on the right-hand side. Unscrew the rear fixing screws...

Removing the front air scoop
Unscrew the two screws (G) and remove the front air scoop from the horizontal cylinder head.

Removing the centre stand and kick stand
Unscrew the 2 retaining screws fixing the kick stand support to the engine and remove the kick stand. At reassembly, apply retaining compound to the screw threads (4). Warning! Before proceeding with the next operation, ensure that the bike is...

Checking the frame
Check the overall dimensions of the frame. Check for misalignment. Frames which are misaligned will require alignment or substitution. Caution! Badly damaged frames must be changed. A) 315 mm A1) 32 mm A2) 105.2 mm A3) 100.05-100.6 mm B) 692.5 mm...

Frame part torque settings
Part Thread (mm) Nm±5% tolerance Notes LH front wheel nut M25x1.25 63 GREASE В Rear wheel nut M25x1.25 83 GREASE В Shock absorber upper screw M10x1.25 42 GREASE В Shock absorber lower screw MWxl.25 42 GREASE В Suspension upper fixing screw M10x1.25...