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Owners Manual - Page 1
Use and maintenance manual
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Owners Manual - Page 3
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For safety and reliability, to avoid invalidating the warranty and to ride.
Enjoy the ride! In this way, you on your motorcycle, use your motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding s.p.a wishes you follow strictly the instructions in this manual. We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners and enthusiasts for...
Owners Manual - Page 4
... motorcycle 28 Fuel tank filler cap 29 Seat lock and helmet holder 30 Sidestand 32 Rear shock absorber adjusters 33
Riding the motorcycle 34
Running-in recommendations 34 Pre-ride checks 35 Starting the engine 36 Moving off 38 Braking 38 Stopping the motorcycle 39 Parking 39 Refuelling 40 Toolkit and accessories 41...
Owners Manual - Page 5
... 81 Riding safety 82 Protective apparel 83 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 83 Label location 84 California evaporation emission system 86 Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 86
Maintenance 64
Programmed...Dimensions (mm) 68 Weights 68 Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 69 Engine 70 Timing system 70 Performance data 71 Brakes 71 Transmission 72
Routine maintenance record 89
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Owners Manual - Page 6
Our highly skilled staff have the tools required to perform any servicing job to the highest professional standards, using only Ducati...Dealer or Authorized Service Centre.
Warning
Failure to comply with these instructions may put you to read this manual carefully so as to become familiar with special meanings:
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For your own safety, to ensure the continuing reliability of your ...
Owners Manual - Page 7
... unattended. Never start or run the engine in motion.
Should any fuel drops be spilled on the footrests when...blind spot of a vehicle in the road surface, always hold a valid licence. Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that entitles you intend...regulations. Always indicate in areas near exits from private land or car parks, or on uneven ground or soft terrain or the motorcycle...
Owners Manual - Page 8
...travelling over long distances with a full load in running order including rider, passenger, luggage and additional accessories, should not exceed: 390 kg. E
Information on page 58 and that they are in the... frame, where they could interfere with moving parts. Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and as close to the pressure indicated on load capacity ...
Owners Manual - Page 9
Frame number Engine number
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These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and should be quoted when ordering spare parts. fig. 1
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All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, one for the frame (fig. 1) and one for the engine (fig. 2).
Owners Manual - Page 11
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Notes
When the immobilizer is too low. also used for 24 hours after the engine starts. Illuminates when engine oil pressure is activated, the light flashes for immobilizer diagnostics. Illuminates when the gearbox is on . 3) Low fuel warning light (yellow). Illuminates when the high beam headlight is in the tank. 4) Neutral warning...
Owners Manual - Page 12
.... - Indicates road speed. Indicates the distance travelled since the meter was last reset or since illumination of kilometres travelled in reserve. 9) Tachometer (rpm). Indicates engine revs per minute. Trip meter (km). Comes on , displays the number of the low fuel warning light (reserve). - When the fuel level warning light is on when the...
Owners Manual - Page 22
... prevent any damage to components in neutral. The span adjuster (2) serves to alter the distance of the lever from the engine to the minimum distance. When the clutch lever (1) is very important in all riding situations, especially when moving off.
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Owners Manual - Page 35
...motorcycle and injury to the recommended maintenance schedule and periodic service intervals indicated in the warranty booklet. Key locks Check that the fuel filler cap and the seat are any liability for ...Failure to carry out these instructions will ensure longer engine life and reduce the need for any burnt-out bulbs (page 51).
Engine oil level Check the oil level in the tank...
Owners Manual - Page 38
... To change down immediately when the motorcycle begins to slow down, to misfiring and transmission snatching. Warning
Use both brakes. Apply the brakes intermittently for effective braking.
Use ... motorcycle.
Keeping the brakes applied continuously causes the friction material to prevent the engine stalling. The clutch lever should not be held in the clutch lever before the...
Owners Manual - Page 41
tommy bar for routine maintenance operations and checks. Toolkit and accessories (fig. 31)
In the underseat compartment there is a bag (1) which contains: use and maintenance manual; helmet fastening cable; toolkit for spark plug wrench (5); - Toolkit (fig. 32) Contains: - double-ended screwdriver (6); - helmet fastening cable (7);
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Owners Manual - Page 62
...logo. Warning
There may cause the seizure and other problems with an oil-free solvent. Never grease or ... efficiency. The use a degreasing agent, avoiding contact with transmission components (chain, front and rear sprockets, etc.). This ...motorcycle.
Use specific products, where possible biodegradable. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents. If parts of the engine are especially ...
Owners Manual - Page 72
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To replace the rear sprocket, contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre. Transmission
Wet clutch: operated by control lever on left handlebar. No. However, if...
Owners Manual - Page 78
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Key to fusebox () Pos. 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 Users Key on, starter contactor, lambda Side light, high beam/low beam headlight Brake light, horn, flasher Instrument panel Injection (pump injector coils) Engine Electronic Control Unit Charger Val. 10 A 15 A 15 A 5A 20 A 5A 7.5 A
Notes
The electrical system wiring diagram is at the end of this...
Owners Manual - Page 80
..., paved areas only. To contact NHTSA, you may order a recall and remedy campaign.
Noise emission warranty
Ducati Motor S.p.A. EPA Federal noise standards.
If NHTSA receives similar ... information
Source of Transportation, Washington, D.C. 20590. Know the regulations in individual problems between you, your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could lead to : Ducati...
Owners Manual - Page 81
...Misfiring or backfiring during acceleration. Blow-by any moving part of the vehicle, or parts of design incorporated into the atmosphere. After-burning (backfiring). Poor performance (driveability) and poor economy. Federal Law prohibits the following symptoms, have the vehicle inspected and repaired by the manufacturer. Otherwise, the owner may affect motorcycle emissions If you...
Owners Manual - Page 83
... or sparks when refuelling or servicing the fuel system. Do not inhale exhaust gases and never run the engine in a well ventilated area with a sidecar or to be remedied under certain conditions. Any amount of such accessories will not be used to tow any damage to safely operate your legs. A specifically shows the frame identification...
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