User manual DUCATI 1198

[. . . ] Owner's manual DUCATI SUPERBIKE 1198 / 1198S Use and maintenance manual E 1198 / 1198S 1 E 2 We would like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts, and congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle. 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 wishes you an enjoyable ride. We are continuously working to improve our Technical Assistance service. For this reason, we recommend that you follow strictly the instructions in this manual, especially those regarding the running-in period. [. . . ] Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted by the sun, etc. When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on the downhill side. To lower the sidestand, hold the motorcycle handlebars with both hands and, with your foot, push down the stand (1) until fully extended. Tilt the motorcycle until the sidestand is resting on the ground. Notes It is advisable to check periodically that the stand mechanism (consisting of two springs, one inside the other) and safety sensor (2) are working properly. E Notes The engine can be started with the sidestand down and the gearbox in neutral. If starting with a gear engaged, pull in the clutch lever (in this case the sidestand must be up). Warning Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on the sidestand. To raise the sidestand to rest position (horizontal), tilt the motorcycle to the right and, at the same time, lift the stand (1) with your foot. 2 1 fig. 49) The steering damper is located in front of the tank and secured to the frame and the top yoke. The damper helps improve steering precision and stability, and thus also improves ride quality in all riding conditions. 1198S Turn the knob (1) clockwise to obtain a stiffer damping action or anticlockwise to soften it. Each adjustment position is identified by a click. Warning (1198S) Never attempt to adjust the knob (1) while riding, or you may lose control of the motorcycle. 49 62 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 with a flat-blade screwdriver (1198) or the special wrench (1198S). The stiffest damping setting is obtained with the adjuster turned fully clockwise to the "0" position. Count the clicks, which correspond to position 1, 2 and so forth. 1198 E 1 2 A fig. 51 63 E The STANDARD factory settings are as follows: compression: 3/4 turns (1198), 8 clicks (1198S); rebound: 12 clicks (1198), 10 clicks (1198S). Spring preload (1198S): starting with the adjuster screwed FULLY OUT, screw it in clockwise 8 turns; corresponds to an actual preload of 8 mm. To change the preload on the inner spring for each fork leg, turn the adjuster with the hex end (2, fig. 52 Important Adjust both fork legs to the same setting. 3 1198S fig. 55) The shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to adjust the suspension to suit the load on the motorcycle. Adjuster (1), located on the left-hand side at the point at which the shock absorber is fixed to the swingarm, controls rebound damping. The adjuster (2) on the shock absorber reservoir controls compression damping. [. . . ] 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. [. . . ]