Ducati 748 2002 Maintenance Schedule
The 2002 Ducati 748 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, battery, drive chain maintenance, oil, valve clearance, spark plugs, air filter, brake fluid, coolant and tires. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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Sourced from AMOMOTO Ducati Superbike 748/916/996 Maintenance Schedule (OEM chart reproduction) (Owners Manual) (this document covers model years 1995–2002): amomoto.de
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| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear wheel cush-drive rubbers check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check rear wheel cush-drive rubber dampers for wear. |
| Fuel tank cleaning | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Clean fuel tank interior/strainer. |
| Front fork oil change | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Drain and replace front fork oil. |
| Fastener torque check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check tightening torque of safety-critical fasteners (axles, calipers, engine mounts, etc.). |
| General lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | General lubrication/greasing of pivot points and linkages. |
| Battery electrolyte level check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check battery electrolyte level (topping with distilled water if needed). |
| Secondary drive (sprockets) check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check front/rear sprocket wear. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front and rear brake pad thickness. |
| Wheel bearing check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check front/rear wheel bearing play. |
| Engine oil level check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check engine oil level with bike upright on level ground. |
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Change engine oil. |
| Oil filter replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Replace engine oil filter, done together with oil change. |
| Oil coarse (pick-up) filter cleaning | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Clean the engine oil pick-up/coarse filter screen. |
| Retighten cylinder head nuts | Every 1,000 km | Professional | Check/retighten cylinder head fastener torque. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 10,000 km | Professional | Check and shim-adjust desmodromic valve clearances (opening and closing rockers). |
| Timing belt tension check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Advanced | Check cambelt tension/condition. |
| Timing belt replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Professional | Replace both timing (cambelts). |
| Spark plug check/replacement | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check condition and gap; replace spark plugs. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace in-line fuel filter. |
| Throttle body synchronization and idle adjustment | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Professional | Synchronize throttle bodies and set idle speed. |
| Air filter check/clean | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check condition and clean/replace air filter element as needed. |
| Engine oil pressure check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Professional | Check engine oil pressure. |
| Cylinder compression check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Professional | Check cylinder compression. |
| Brake fluid level check | Every 1,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check front/rear brake and clutch fluid reservoir levels. |
| Brake fluid change | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace brake and clutch fluid. |
| Brake and clutch hydraulic controls check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Check operation and adjustment of brake/clutch hydraulic controls and levers. |
| Coolant level check | Every 1,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check coolant level in expansion tank. |
| Coolant change | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Cooling fan check | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check radiator cooling fan operation. |
| Engine controls check | See notes | Easy | Check general engine control function (throttle, choke/cold start, clutch). |
| Instruments check | See notes | Easy | Check instrument panel and dash function. |
| Leak inspection | See notes | Easy | Inspect for fuel, oil, and coolant leaks. |
| Warning/control lamp check | See notes | Easy | Check all warning and indicator lamps. |
| Headlight beam setting | See notes | Easy | Check/adjust headlight beam aim. |
| Locks and hinges check | See notes | Easy | Check operation of seat lock, fuel cap, and panel fasteners/hinges. |
| Battery charge check | See notes | Easy | Bench-charge battery for approx. 10 hours and check condition. |
| General cleaning | See notes | Easy | General motorcycle cleaning. |
| General motorcycle function test | Every 20,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Road test / general function check of the complete motorcycle. |
| Flexible pipes and cables check/lubrication | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Inspect and lubricate control cables and flexible hoses. |
| Tyre wear and pressure check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check tyre tread wear and inflation pressure. |
| Steering head bearing clearance check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Moderate | Check and adjust steering head bearing play. |
| Chain tension and alignment check | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy | Check drive chain tension, alignment, and lubrication. |
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