Periodic service of motorcycle Ducati ST2 (1997-2003)

Routine maintenance
Routine, thorough maintenance will ensure a long, trouble-free vehicle life and will guarantee that the motorcycle continues to give top performance. The maintenance intervals indicated below are for a motorcycle used in normal riding conditions....

Checking the engine oil level
Check the engine oil level on the optical level on the RH side of the oil sump. Check the level with the machine raised on its centre stand, perfectly vertical and with the engine hot. After switching off, allow the oil to settle for several minutes...

Checking the engine oil pressure
To check the engine oil pressure, remove the pressure switch and then fit a pressure gauge complete with hose (A) to the threaded hole (M10x1) in the RH casing. When the engine is cold the oil will be thicker and the pressure reading obtained will...

Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Note. Change the oil when the engine is hot. In these conditions the oil is more viscous and will drain more rapidly and completely. Remove the RH lower fairing. Remove the drain plug (1) on the crank sump and allow the old oil to drain off....

Changing the air filter
The air filter must be changed at the intervals indicated in the routine maintenance schedule. To reach the filter box, raise the fuel tank as described in "Raising the fuel tank". To remove the filter, proceed as follows: Release the cover...

Checking the cylinder compression
The performance and efficiency of an engine is directly linked to the compression inside the combustion chambers of the two cylinders. Compression which is too high or a large compression difference between the two cylinders will cause a drop in...

Checking the coolant level
Check the coolant level at the intervals indicated in the maintenance schedule. Check the coolant level in the expansion tank on the LH side of the bike. The tank is visible when seated in the riding position. The coolant level must be 10 mm/0.4 in....

Changing the coolant
Remove the RH instrument panel side cover and the fairing sections as described in the "Frame" section. Unscrew the filler cap (A) from the expansion tank. Loosen the clip (1) on the hose between the expansion tank and the radiator. Disconnect the...

Changing the fuel filter
To change the fuel filter, proceed as follows: Remove the fuel filler cap (A) complete with its seal. Empty the fuel tank. Remove the fuel tank. When refitting the fuel filler cap assembly (A), use threadlocker on the thread and use a new seal...

Checking front brake pad wear, changing brake pads
Check pad wear through the slot in the caliper spring (1). The groove between the two pads qf friction material must be visible. Caution! If one of the pads is worn, then change both pads. To change the pads, proceed as follows: Warning! Corrosion...

Checking rear brake pad wear, changing brake pads
Check through the slot between the two caliper halves that there is at least 7 mm/0.04 in. of friction material on the pads. Caution! If one of the pads is worn then change both pads. To change the pads, proceed as follows: Warning! Corrosion and...

Changing the brake fluid
Warning! Corrosion and irritant hazard. Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the event of accidental contact, wash the affected part with abundant quantities of running water. Connect a piece of...

Changing the clutch fluid
Warning! Corrosion and irritant hazard. Clutch fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the event of accidental contact, wash the affected part with abundant quantities of running water. Connect a piece of...