Ducati ST3 2006 Maintenance Schedule
The 2006 Ducati ST3 maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, drive chain maintenance, battery, oil, valve clearance, spark plugs, brake fluid, tires, coolant and air filter. Intervals are shown in kilometres by default and can be switched to miles.
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| Task | Interval | Difficulty | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rear wheel nut tightness check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear wheel nut tightness. |
| Front fork and rear shock absorber leak check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check front fork and rear shock absorber for leaks and smooth operation. |
| Front sprocket fasteners check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front sprocket fasteners. |
| Lubricate and grease moving parts | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate and grease all moving parts. |
| Battery charge state check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery charge state; recharge if necessary. |
| Road test | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Road test the motorcycle. |
| Motorcycle cleaning | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Clean the motorcycle. |
| Engine oil change | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter change | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Change engine oil filter. |
| Engine oil filter intake mesh cleaning | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Clean the engine oil filter screen at the intake. |
| Engine oil pressure check | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check engine oil pressure. |
| Valve clearance check/adjustment | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check and adjust desmodromic valve clearances (3-valve "Desmotre" engine). |
| Timing belt tension check | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check timing belt tension. |
| Spark plug check/clean/change | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Check and clean spark plugs; replace if necessary (gap 0.6-0.7mm, torque 20Nm). |
| Timing belt replacement | Every 24,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 24,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine timing belts. |
| Brake and clutch fluid level check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake and clutch fluid reservoir levels. |
| Brake and clutch control adjustment check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust brake and clutch controls. |
| Throttle and cold start cable lubrication check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and lubricate throttle and cold start controls. |
| Tyre pressure and wear check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressure and tread wear. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pads for wear; replace if necessary. |
| Chain tension, alignment and lubrication check (service) | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check drive chain tension, alignment and lubrication. |
| Coolant level check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| Electric fan operation and cooling circuit leak check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check electric cooling fan operation and cooling circuit for leaks. |
| Lights and warning devices check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check operation of lights and warning devices. |
| Engine-to-frame fastener tightness check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check tightness of nuts securing the engine to the frame. |
| Side stand movement and lubrication check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check side stand for free movement and lubrication. |
| Front wheel nut tightness check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check front wheel nut tightness. |
| Air filter cleaning check | Every 24,000 km | Easy | Check and clean air filter. |
| Air filter replacement | Every 24,000 km · Replace every 24,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Throttle body sync and idle speed check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check and adjust throttle body synchronisation and idle speed. |
| Brake and clutch fluid change | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Change brake and clutch fluid. |
| Steering bearing check | Every 24,000 km | Advanced | Check steering bearings. |
| Clutch plate pack check | Every 12,000 km · Every 12 months | Advanced | Check clutch plates pack; change if necessary. |
| Coolant change | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Rear wheel flexible coupling check | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check rear wheel flexible (cush drive) coupling. |
| Wheel hub bearing check | Every 24,000 km | Moderate | Check wheel hub bearings. |
| Front fork fluid change | Every 36,000 km · Every 36 months | Advanced | Change front fork oil/fluid. |
| 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. |
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