Ducati 749 2005 Maintenance Schedule
The 2005 Ducati 749 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, valve clearance, general maintenance, spark plugs, coolant, air filter, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance and battery. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
Sourced from Ducati 749R 2006 Workshop/Service Manual - Routine Maintenance Table (this document covers model years 2003–2006): manualslib.com
Full schedule
| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil level check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check engine oil level. |
| Engine oil and filter change | Every 10,000 km (first at 1,000 km) | Easy–Moderate | Change engine oil and oil filter. |
| Engine oil pick-up filter cleaning | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Clean the engine oil pick-up filter. |
| Valve clearance check | Every 10,000 km | Professional | Check and shim-adjust desmodromic valve clearances. |
| Timing belt tension/condition check | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Check timing belt tension and condition. |
| Timing belt replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Professional | Replace both timing belts. |
| Clutch centre flange lubrication | Every 1,000 km | Moderate | Lubricate the clutch centre flange. |
| Spark plug replacement | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace spark plugs. |
| Coolant level check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| Coolant change | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Drain and replace coolant. |
| Fuel filter replacement | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
| Throttle body synchronization and idle speed check | Every 10,000 km | Professional | Synchronize throttle bodies and check idle speed. |
| Air filter check/clean | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check/clean air filter element. |
| Engine oil pressure check | Every 10,000 km | Professional | Check engine oil pressure. |
| Cylinder compression check | Every 10,000 km | Professional | Check cylinder compression. |
| Clutch and brake fluid level check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check clutch and brake fluid levels. |
| Clutch and brake hydraulic controls check | Every 10,000 km | Easy–Moderate | Check clutch/brake hydraulic control operation. |
| Tyre wear and pressure check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check tyre tread wear and inflation pressure. |
| Steering head bearing play check | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Check steering head bearing play. |
| Chain tension and lubrication check | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Check and lubricate drive chain, adjust tension. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Check front and rear brake pad wear. |
| Fuel tank cleaning | Every 10,000 km | Moderate | Clean fuel tank. |
| Front fork oil change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Advanced | Drain and replace front fork oil. |
| General lubrication and greasing | Every 10,000 km | Easy | General lubrication/greasing of pivots and linkages. |
| Battery charging system check | Every 20,000 km | Easy | Check battery and charging system condition. |
| Fastener torque check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check tightening torque of safety-critical fasteners. |
| General function test | Every 20,000 km | Easy | General road test / function check of the complete motorcycle. |
| General cleaning | Every 1,000 km | Easy | General motorcycle cleaning. |
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