Ducati 749 (2003) maintenance schedule & recalls

2003

All years 2003

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Maintenance schedule

General guidance

Typical intervals, not model-verified. Confirm against your owner’s manual.

Service	Interval
Oil & filter	every 4,000 mi or 6 months
Chain & sprockets	every 600 mi or 3 months
Brakes	every 12 months
Valve adjustment	every 16,000 mi or 24 months
Battery	every 12 months
Spark plugs	every 8,000 mi or 24 months
Fluids/coolant	every 24 months

Recalls

NHTSA · refreshed 2 days ago

06E035000 · Service Brakes, Hydraulic affects 2003

CERTAIN CRG FRONT BRAKE LEVERS, MODEL RB-511 DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2004-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R1 MOTORCYCLES, AND 2005-2006 YAMAHA YZF-R6 MOTORCYCLES. MODEL RB-512 IS DESIGNED FOR USE ON 2003-2006 DUCATI 749 AND 999 MOTORCYCLES, AND ON 2004-2006 APRILIA MILLE R MOTORCYCLES. DUE TO A MISALIGNMENT OF THE PIVOT BORE, THE BRAKE LEVER COULD BECOME SEIZED IN THE BRAKE ENGAGED POSITION, THEREBY PREVENTING THE FRONT BRAKE FROM DISENGAGING.

Remedy: CRG WILL NOTIFY OWNERS AND REPLACE THE ROCKER FOR THE FRONT LEVER FREE OF CHARGE. THE RECALL IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2006. OWNERS MAY CONCACT CRG AT 831-763-7811.

04V340000 · Engine And Engine Cooling affects 2003

CERTAIN MOTORCYCLES, A SIGNIFICANT QUANTITY OF OIL LUBRICANT CAN LEAK ON TO THE REAR WHEEL AND TIRE FROM THE OIL COOLER.

Remedy: DEALERS WILL INSPECT THE OIL COOLER AND REPLACE IT IF NECESSARY. THE RECALL BEGAN ON DECEMBER 5, 2004. OWNERS SHOULD CONTACT DUCATI AT 408-343-4411.

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Common questions

How often should the oil & filter be serviced on a Ducati 749 (2003)?

Service every 4,000 mi or 6 months for the Ducati 749 (2003) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the chain & sprockets be serviced on a Ducati 749 (2003)?

Service every 600 mi or 3 months for the Ducati 749 (2003) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the brakes be serviced on a Ducati 749 (2003)?

Service every 12 months for the Ducati 749 (2003) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).

How often should the valve adjustment be serviced on a Ducati 749 (2003)?

Service every 16,000 mi or 24 months for the Ducati 749 (2003) (general guidance; confirm against your owner's manual).