Ducati_ST3_'04_owner's_manual(1).pdf

Owner’s manual

DUCATI SPORTTOURING

ST3

Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept our

best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We

think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long

journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding

S.p.A. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.

We are steadily doing our best to improve our “Technical

Assistance” service. For this reason, we recommend you

to strictly follow the indications given in this manual,

especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your

Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable

emotions. For any servicing or suggestions you might

need, please contact our authorized service centers.

Note

Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. declines any liability

whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this

manual. The information contained herein is valid at the

time of going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A.

reserves the right to make any changes required by the

future development of the above-mentioned products.

Enjoy your ride!

For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty,

reliability and worth of your motorcycle, use original

Ducati spare parts only.

Warning

This manual forms an integral part of the

motorcycle and - if the motorcycle is resold - must

always be handed over to the new owner.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Throttle twistgrip 33

Front brake lever 34

Rear brake pedal 34

Gear change pedal 34

Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 35

General 6

Warranty 6

Symbols 6

Useful information for safe riding 7

Carrying the maximum load allowed 8

Identification data 10

Main components and devices 37

Location 37

Tank filler plug 38

Seat catch and helmet hooks 39

Side stand 40

Lifting handgrip 41

Power outlet 41

Centre stand 42

Rear view mirrors 43

Front fork adjusters 44

Rear shock absorber adjusters 45

Controls 11

Position of motorcycle controls 11

Instrument panel 12

LCD unit functions 13

LCD - parameter setting/display 15

The immobilizer system 23

Keys 25

Code card 25

Procedure to disable imobilizer engine block through

throttle twistgrip 26

Duplicate keys 27

Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 28

Left switch 29

Clutch lever 30

Cold start lever 31

Right switch 32

Directions for use 47

Running-in recommendations 47

Pre-ride checks 49

Starting the engine 50

Moving off 53

Braking 53

Stopping the motorcycle 54

Parking 54

Refueling 55

Tool kit and accessories 56

Main maintenance operations 57

Removing the fairing 57

Side panniers 62

Lifting the fuel tank 63

Cleaning and changing air filters 64

Checking the coolant level 65

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 66

Checking brake pads for wear 67

Lubricating cables and joints 68

Throttle cable adjustment 69

Charging the battery 70

Chain tensioning 71

Chain lubrication 72

Replacing bulbs 73

Beam setting 78

Tyres 79

Checking engine oil level 81

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 82

Cleaning the motorcycle 83

Storing the bike away 84

Important notes 84

Brakes 89

Transmission 90

Suspensions 91

Exhaust system 91

Available colours 91

Electric system 92

For United States of America version Only 96

Routine maintenance record 105

Technical data 85

Overall dimensions 85

Weights 85

Top-ups 86

Engine 87

Timing system 87

Performance data 88

Spark plugs 88

Frame 88

Wheels 88

Tyres 88

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