User manual DUCATI 996SPS

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATI996SPS 1 E 2 Hearty welcome among Ducati fans!We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. 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. [. . . ] When tackling long, high-gradient downhill road tracts, shift down gears to use engine braking. Keeping the brakes applied all the time would cause the friction material to overheat and reduce braking power dangerously. Underinflated tyres reduce braking efficiency and affect handling and road holding while turning. E 33 Stopping the motorcycle If you let go of the throttle twistgrip, the motorcycle will slow down gradually and smoothly. Then, shift down releasing the clutch, and finally change from first to neutral. To switch the engine off, simply turn the key to OFF (page 12). E Important Never leave the key in the ON position when engine is stopped, or this will damage the electric components. Warning Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent motorcycle motion, such as brake disc locks, rear sprocket locks, and so on is dangerous and may impair motorcycle operation and affect the safety of rider and passenger. Parking Stop and park the motorcycle on the side stand (see page 23). To avoid theft, turn the handlebar fully left and block it by pushing in the ignition key and turning it to the LOCK position (fig. If you park in a garage or other facilities, make sure that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is not near a source of heat or sparks. You may leave the parking lights on by turning the key to position P (fig. Important Do not leave the key turned to P for long periods or the battery will run down. Never leave the ignition key in the switch when you are leaving your bike unattended. F ON OF P U SH PUSH P IG N IT O I L OC N K fig. Warning Be sure there is no fuel trapped in the filler recess. E ;;;; ;;;; Max level fig. 23) Located in area (1) under the tail between CPU and heat guard are: an Owner's manual; a helmet fastening cable; a tool bag for usual maintenance and checks. To reach this compartment, the tail guard must be lifted by opening the catch (page 22). 24) holds: 1)14-mm (0. 55-in. ) box wrench; 2)10/8/6/5/4-mm Allen wrench; (0. 39/0. 31/0. 24/0. 20/0. 16-in. ) 3) rear eccentric wrench; 4) front wheel spindle wrench; 5) extension for rear eccentric wrench; 6) box wrench for spark plugs; 7) tommy bar; 8) double-bit screwdriver. 23 Routine maintenance The maintenance schedule below specifies maintenance operations to be carried out at regular intervals according to time (months) or miles covered (km or miles). Proper maintenance, as specified in the maintenance schedule, ensures long life to your motorcycle, top performance, good reliability and safe riding. The maintenance intervals indicated here are for motorcycles that are not used in demanding conditions, such as riding in town traffic, on dusty ground, long trips on mountain roads, long trips on motorways at high speed, riding in bad weather, and so on. In these cases, maintenance work should be carried out more frequently. Call a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop to obtain more detailed information according to your special needs. Operation identification symbols: I) This symbol indicates that the job in question should be entrusted to a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop where highly trained personnel and special equipment are available. C) Check and adjust L) Lubricate and/or grease P) Clean S) Replace V) Check with engine running E 37 Operations Predelivery After 1000 km/ 620 miles or 6 months C Every 1000 km/ 620 miles Every 10000 km/ 6200 miles S Every 20000km/ 12400 miles Spark plugs Chain: tensioning and lubrication ( I) Timing belts ( I) C/ L C/ L C C/ L C C C C C S E General testing Flexible cables Clutch and brake hydraulic controls ( I) Cylinder compression ( I) Throttle body: synchronization and idling adjustment Wheel hub bearings ( I) Steering head bearing clearance ( I) Electric fan Air filter Engine oil intake filter ( I) Fuel filter ( I) Engine oil filter ( I) C C C C C C C C C C C/ V C C/ V C P S S C C/ V S P S S 38 Operations Predelivery After 1000 km/ 620 miles or 6 months Every 1000 km/ 620 miles Every 10000 km/ 6200 miles C C Every 20000km/ 12400 miles Valve clearance ( I) Rear wheel rubber cush drive damper ( I) Signaling and light system Coolant Battery liquid level General lubrication ( I) Clutch and brake control oil ( I) Front fork oil ( I) Engine oil ( I) Wear on brake pads ( I) Sprocket stop plate ( I) Tyres: wear and pressure General cleaning Fuel tank ( I) Torque of nuts and bolts ( I) C C C P C C C S C C C L C V C C C L C C C C S E L S S S C P C 39 MAIN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Side body panels (fig. 25) To remove the body panels proceed as follows: unscrew the two fasteners (1) joining the two body panels together; unscrew the four headlamp fairing fasteners (2); unscrew the four frame fasteners (3). E Removing the fairing Some servicing operations need the motorcycle fairing to be removed. [. . . ] Warning For the replacement of the rear sprocket, contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop. The incorrect replacement of this component could seriously endanger your safety and that of your passenger and cause irreparable damage to the motorcycle. 68 Frame Tubular trellis frame with upper section made of highstrength steel. Steering angle (on each side): 27° For improved performance on track the headstock angle can be changed (see page 48). STANDARD steering setting for road riding is as follows: Steering head angle: 24°30' Trail: 97 mm/3. 81 in. [. . . ]