User manual DUCATI 1098 R BAYLISS

[. . . ] Owner's manual DUCATI SUPERBIKE 1098 R 1098 R Bayliss Use and maintenance manual E 1098 R / 1098 R Bayliss 1 E 2 Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts!We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer journeys as well as short daily trips, but however you use your motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding S. p. A. recommends that you adhere strictly to the instructions in this manual, especially those regarding the running-in period. This will ensure that your Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to ride. [. . . ] The damper helps improve steering precision and stability, and thus also improves ride quality in all riding conditions. Turn the knob (1) clockwise to obtain a stiffer damping action or anticlockwise to soften it. Each adjustment position is identified by a click. 1 E Warning Never attempt to adjust the knob (1) while riding, or you may lose control of the motorcycle. 45 61 E Front fork adjusters The front fork can be adjusted for rebound, compression and spring preload. The settings are adjusted by way of external adjuster screws: 1) to adjust rebound damping (fig. To adjust the rebound damping setting, turn the adjuster (1) on the top of each fork leg using the special wrench. The maximum damping is obtained with the adjuster screwed in fully to the "0" position. Count the clicks, which correspond to position 1, 2 and so forth. 1 2 fig. 46 62 The STANDARD factory settings are as follows: compression: 8 clicks; rebound: 10 clicks. Spring preload: with the adjuster FULLY SCREWED OUT, screw in (clockwise) 8 turns; this corresponds to a spring preload of 8 mm. To change the spring preload for each fork leg, turn the adjuster (2, fig. 46) with a 22 mm hex wrench. 3 E Important Adjust both fork legs to the same setting. 48) The shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to adjust the suspension to suit the load on the motorcycle. The two adjusters on the shock absorber reservoir serve to adjust the compression damping (1 ­ gold) and the rebound damping (2 - black). Turn the adjusters (1 and 2) clockwise to stiffen the damping or anti-clockwise to soften it. STANDARD setting: from the fully closed position (turned fully clockwise), unscrew: adjuster (1) by 14 clicks; adjuster (2) by 14 clicks. The two nuts (3) on the upper part of the shock absorber serve to adjust the preload on the external spring. Then tighten or loosen the lower nut to increase or decrease spring preload as required. 1 2 3 fig. 48 64 Once the desired spring preload has been set, re-tighten the upper lock nut. E Warning Use a pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting nut. Take special care when turning the nut, to avoid injuring your hand by striking it violently against other parts of the motorcycle if the wrench suddenly slips off the nut while turning. Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons. If you plan to carry luggage, adjust the rear shock absorber spring load to the maximum setting to improve the handling characteristics of the motorcycle and to avoid the possibility of ground contact. It may also be necessary to adjust the rebound damping accordingly. 65 E Adjusting the rear ride height (fig. [. . . ] Limitations This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following: A. Repair or replacement required as a result of (1) accident, (2) misuse, (3) repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed, (4) use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to Ducati specifications which adversely affect performance and/or (5) use in competitive racing or related events. Inspections, replacement of parts and other services and adjustments required for routine maintenance. Any motorcycle on which odometer mileage has been changed so that actual mileage cannot be readily determined. [. . . ]