Front suspension and handlebars of motorcycle Ducati ST2 (1997-2003)

Adjusting steering head bearing play
Excessive handlebar play or shakings forks in the headstock indicate that the play in the steering head bearings requires adjustment. Proceed as follows: On the steering head, loosen the fork stanchion clamping bolts (1). Loosen the clamping bolt...

Front fork adjustment
Fork stanchion extension, rebound and preload are adjustable. The forks have three external adjuster screws as follows: A) Stanchion extension adjuster. B) Spring preload adjuster. C) Stanchion rebound adjuster. To adjust extension, use a small...

Removing the front fork
Unscrew the four screws (1) and remove the front mudguard. Warning! Do not ride the motorcycle without the front mudguard. The front mudguard also acts as a brake hose support and prevents interference between the hose and the wheel during braking....

Front fork overhaul — disassembly and inspection
Note. The special service tools required for this operation are listed at the beginning of this section. The reference numbers which appear in the instructions below refer to the numbered parts on the exploded drawing. Thoroughly clean the...

Changing the steering head bearings
The steering pin is inserted in the headstock tube and is supported by two ball bearings (A) with outer seal rings (B). Bearing head play is adjusted by turning an adjuster ring nut (C) screwed onto the steering pin. Removing the bearings Remove the...

Adjusting the steering lock
Loosen the set screws (1) on both sides of the bottom yoke and apply medium-strength threadlocker to the threads. For the next operation use a calibrated spacer (2) of 10.5±0.5 mm/0.413±0.019 in. ora gauge. Turn the fork unit to the right until the...