Ducati ST2 1998 Maintenance Schedule
The 1998 Ducati ST2 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for oil, valve clearance, general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, battery, tires, brake fluid, coolant, spark plugs and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Engine oil filter change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil filter. |
| Engine oil filter intake mesh cleaning | Every 20,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Clean the engine oil filter screen at the intake. |
| Engine oil pressure check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check engine oil pressure. |
| Valve clearance check/adjustment | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check and adjust desmodromic valve clearances. |
| Cylinder head bolt tightening check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and tighten engine cylinder head bolts as necessary. |
| Chain condition and lubrication check (rider) | Every 1,000 km | Easy | Rider-performed check of chain condition and lubrication. |
| Chain tension and alignment check/adjustment | Every 12,000 km | Easy | Check chain tension and alignment, adjusting if necessary. Slack spec: 30mm. |
| Battery charge state check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery charge state; recharge if necessary. |
| Motorcycle cleaning | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the motorcycle. |
| Tyre pressure and wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressure and tread wear. |
| Wheel hub bearing play check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel hub bearings for play. |
| Lubricate and grease moving parts | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate and grease all moving parts. |
| Road test | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Road test the motorcycle. |
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Front fork and rear shock absorber leak check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front fork and rear shock absorber for leaks and smooth operation. |
| Front sprocket fasteners check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front sprocket fasteners. |
| Steering bearing play check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check steering bearing play. |
| Clutch plate pack check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check clutch plate pack; change if necessary. |
| Rear wheel cush drive rubber check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear wheel cush drive rubbers. |
| Brake and clutch fluid level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake and clutch fluid reservoir levels. |
| Brake and clutch control adjustment check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust brake and clutch controls. |
| Throttle and cold start cable lubrication check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and lubricate throttle and cold start controls. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pads for wear; replace if necessary. |
| Chain tension, alignment and lubrication check (service) | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain tension, alignment and lubrication. |
| Coolant level and cooling system leak check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level and inspect cooling system for leaks. |
| Lights and warning devices check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of lights and warning devices. |
| Control cable operation and lubrication check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check control cables for smooth operation and lubrication. |
| Nuts and bolts tightness check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tightness of nuts and bolts; tighten as necessary. |
| Side stand movement and lubrication check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side stand for free movement and lubrication. |
| Front wheel nut tightness check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front wheel nut tightness. |
| Rear wheel nut tightness check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear wheel nut tightness. |
| Timing belt tension/condition check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check timing belt tension and condition. |
| Timing belt replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine timing belts. |
| Spark plug change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Replace spark plugs (Champion RG 4 HC, gap 0.6-0.7mm, torque 20Nm). |
| Cylinder compression check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check/adjust cylinder compression. |
| Coolant change | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Fuel filter change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
| Air filter change | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months · Replace every 10,000 km · Replace every 12 months | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Throttle body sync and idle speed check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and adjust throttle body synchronisation and idle speed. |
| Brake and clutch fluid change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Change brake and clutch fluid. |
| Front fork fluid change | Every 20,000 km · Every 36 months | Advanced | Change front fork oil/fluid. |
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