User manual DUCATI MONSTER-1999

[. . . ] Owner's manual E 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 are 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. [. . . ] 32 45 E Chain tensioning Turn the rear wheel slowly until you find the position where chain tension is highest. With the motorcycle on the side stand, push the chain up pressing with a finger at the point where it intersects with swing arm centerline. Then tighten similarly the screw (2) clockwise on both sides of the swing arm to increase or reduce chain tension. If you are slackening the chain, you will have to push the wheel forward. Important Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of transmission parts. Make sure you have adjusted to the same setting marks on both sides of the swing arm. Grease threading of wheel spindle nut (1) with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and torque up to 72 Nm. Grease threading of adjuster screws (2) with SHELL Alvania R3 and torque up to 8 Nm. = = 20÷25 mm (600/750) 25÷30 mm (900) fig. 33. 2 46 Chain lubrication The chain fitted on your motorcycle has OR seals that keep dirt out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts. The seals might be irreparably damaged if the chain is cleaned using non-specific solvents or washed using steam or water jets. Dry the chain using compressed air or absorbent material and apply SHELL Advance Chain or Advance Teflon Chain on each link. Important Using non-specific lubricants may lead to severe damage to chain, front and rear sprocket. Replacing bulbs Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new one complies with voltage and wattage as specified on page 64 - "Electric System". 34. 1) To gain access to headlamp bulbs, slacken the lower screw (1) holding the rim-reflector assembly to the body and disconnect the connector (2, fig. 34. 1 47 Note Never touch the transparent body of the new bulb with your fingers or it will blacken resulting in reduced bulb brilliancy. Insert the locating pegs of the bulb base into their seats to obtain correct alignment; hook the clip (3) to the headlamp holders. 35. 1) Disassemble the instrument panel by unscrewing the two fastening screws (1) with washer (2). Note Test the new bulb before refitting the instrument panel elements. E To change the parking light bulb, withdraw the bulb holder (4, fig. The bulb is of the bayonet-type: press and rotate anti-clockwise to remove. Fit the spare bulb by pressing and turning clockwise until it clicks Fit the bulb holder again and assemble the rim-reflector assembly. 1 2 5 600/750 3 4 fig. 35. 2) Disassemble the instrument panel by unscrewing the two fastening screws with washer. Note Test the new bulb before refitting the instrument panel elements. Turn indicators (fig. The bulb is of the bayonet-type: press and rotate anticlockwise to remove. [. . . ] Ducati will reimburse the owner for the expenses, including diagnosis, not to exceed Ducati's suggested retail price for all warranted 89 E USA parts replaced and labor charges based on Ducati's recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate. The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed parts in order to receive compensation. 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. [. . . ]