Ducati ST4S 2001 Maintenance Schedule
The 2001 Ducati ST4S maintenance schedule below covers the manufacturer's recommended service intervals for general maintenance, oil, brake fluid, tires, drive chain maintenance, coolant, battery, valve clearance, 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Timing belt replacement | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace engine timing belts. |
| Engine oil level check (rider) | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Rider-performed check of engine oil level; top up as necessary. |
| Brake and clutch fluid level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake and clutch fluid reservoir levels (level can drop as brake pads wear); top up as needed. |
| Brake and clutch hydraulic control adjustment check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check and adjust brake and clutch hydraulic controls. |
| Tyre pressure and wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check tyre pressure and tread wear. |
| Brake pad wear check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check brake pad wear; replace if necessary. |
| Chain tension check/adjustment and lubrication (rider) | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check chain tension, adjust as necessary, and clean/lubricate chain. |
| Coolant level check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check coolant level. |
| Battery charging system check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check battery charging system for correct functioning. |
| Wheel hub bearing check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check wheel hub bearings for smooth operation and no play. |
| Rear wheel flexible coupling check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check rear wheel flexible coupling for no play. |
| Sprocket retaining plate tightness check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Moderate | Check sprocket retaining plate tightness. |
| Centre and side stand check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check centre and side stand for smooth operation and good lubrication. |
| Cooler electric fan check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check cooler electric fan for correct function with engine on and warmed. |
| Indicators and lighting devices check | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Check indicators and lighting devices to make sure they all work. |
| Clutch and brake hydraulic control lubrication/adjustment | Every 10,000 km · Every 12 months | Easy | Lubricate and adjust clutch and brake hydraulic controls as necessary. |
| Engine oil change | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Change engine oil. |
| Engine oil filter change | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Change engine oil filter. |
| Engine oil filter intake mesh cleaning | Every 30,000 km | Moderate | Check and clean the engine oil filter screen at the intake. |
| Engine oil pressure check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check engine oil pressure. |
| Cylinder compression check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check cylinder compression. |
| Valve clearance check/adjustment | Every 10,000 km | Advanced | Check and adjust desmodromic valve clearances (4-valve Desmoquattro engine). |
| Timing belt tension check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check timing belt tension. |
| Fuel filter change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months · Replace every 20,000 km · Replace every 24 months | Moderate | Replace fuel filter. |
| Spark plug change | Every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace spark plugs (Champion RG 59 GC, gap 0.6-0.7mm, torque 20Nm). |
| Air filter replacement | Every 10,000 km · Replace every 10,000 km | Easy | Replace air filter element. |
| Throttle body sync and idle speed check | Every 10,000 km | 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 (Castrol DOT 4). |
| Coolant change | Every 20,000 km · Every 24 months | Moderate | Drain and replace engine coolant. |
| Steering bearing play check | Every 20,000 km | Advanced | Check steering bearing play. |
| Fuel tank cleaning | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Clean fuel tank. |
| Critical safety point torque check | Every 20,000 km | Moderate | Check torque of critical points affecting vehicle safety (engine-to-frame nut, wheel nuts, steering head screws, yoke screws, handlebar screws/clamp, fork pinch bolts, shock/swingarm screws, chain eccentric adjuster, oil pipe connectors, brake caliper/disc screws, brake lever shaft, rear wheel spring coupling pin). |
| Front fork fluid change | Every 30,000 km · Every 24 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 10,000 km | Easy | Check chain tension and alignment, adjusting if necessary. Slack spec: approx. 32-34mm. |
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