User manual DUCATI 998S 2002

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATI998S 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. [. . . ] Important Avoid harsh accelerations, as this may lead to carburettor flooding and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is engaged, or friction parts may overheat and wear out. Braking Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop. Never use brake controls harshly or violently or you may lock the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle. When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking will become less effective. Always use the brakes very gently and carefully when riding under these conditions. 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). Refueling (fig. Warning Be sure there is no fuel trapped in the filler recess. 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 rider's safety. Max level fig. 22. 1 34 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 LOC N K E fig. 23) The following elements are located in area (1) under the tail: 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 21). 1 E The tool bag (fig. 24) holds: 1) 14-mm box wrench; 2) 10/8/6/5/4-mm Allen wrench; 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; 9) helmet cable. fig. [. . . ] However, if you wish to tune up your motorcycle for competitive trials, you may refer to Ducati Motor Holding S. p. A. who will be glad to provide information about the special ratios available. 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 cause irreparable damage to the motorcycle. 62 Frame Tubular trellis frame with upper section made of highstrength steel. [. . . ]