User manual DUCATI MULTISTRADA 1100

[. . . ] Libretto uso e manutenzione Use and maintenance manual Manuel d'utilisation et entretien Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitung Use and maintenance manual E 1100S 1100 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. [. . . ] 5) To change up a gear, close the throttle to reduce the engine revs, disengage the clutch, lift the gearchange lever and release the clutch lever. To change down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, pull the clutch lever, increase engine speed for a moment to allow the gears to synchronize, shift down and release the clutch. Use the controls intelligently and promptly: when riding uphill do not hesitate to shift down as soon as the motorcycle tends to slow down, so you will avoid lugging the engine and stressing the motorcycle abnormally. Braking Slow down in time, change down to use the engine brake, then apply both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop. Warning Use both brake lever and pedal for effective braking. Never use the brake controls harshly or suddenly as you may lock the wheels and lose control of the motorcycle. When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces, braking capacity is significantly reduced. Always use the brakes very gently and carefully when riding under these conditions. When riding down long, steep downhill slopes, change down to use engine braking. Keeping the brakes applied continuously causes the friction material to overheat and dangerously reduces braking effectiveness. Under-inflated or overinflated tyres reduce braking efficiency and may adversely affect safe riding and road-holding on bends. E Important Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out. 51 Stopping the motorcycle Reduce speed, shift down and release the throttle twistgrip. Switch the engine off by turning the key to OFF (page 26). Important Do not leave the key at P for long periods or the battery will run down. Never leave the motorcycle unattended with the ignition key inserted. Warning E Parking Stop and park the motorcycle on the side stand (see page 38). To prevent theft, turn the handlebar fully left and turn the ignition key to the LOCK position. If you park in a garage or other facility, make sure that there is proper ventilation and that the motorcycle is not near a source of heat. If necessary, you can leave the side lights on by turning the key to position P. The exhaust system might be hot, even after engine is switched off; take special care not to touch exhaust system with any part of your body and do not park the motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves etc. ). Warning Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent movement of the motorcycle (such as brake disc locks, rear sprocket locks, and so on) is very dangerous, and may impair motorcycle operation and the safety of rider and passenger. 52 Refuelling (fig. The fuel level should always be below the rim of the filler recess. Max level Warning Use fuel with low lead content and an original octane number of 95 minimum (see table "Fluids and lubricants" on page 89). 42) A compartment in the right-hand fairing, accessible by opening the access cover (see page 37), houses: the use and maintenance manual; the helmet fastening cable; the toolkit including (fig. 43): - spark plug wrench; - Tommy bar for spark plug wrench; - double-bit screwdriver. E fig. 43 54 Main Use and Maintenance Operations E Removing the fairing panels Some parts of the motorcycle fairing have to be removed for certain maintenance or repair operations. Warning If parts that have been removed are not refitted correctly they may become loose suddenly while riding and cause you to lose control of your motorcycle. Important On refitting the headlamp fairing, always refit the nylon washers in correspondence with the retaining screws to avoid damaging the painted parts and the Plexiglas windshield. 55 E Movable nose fairing Unscrew the four screws (1) securing the movable headlight fairing to the brackets with the seal (2). Remove the movable headlight fairing complete with the windshield (fig. To replace the windshield, use the special torx wrench to unscrew the screws (3) and nylon washers (4), while holding the rubber coated nuts (5) in position from the inside the fairing (fig. [. . . ] 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. The liability of Ducati under this Emission Control Systems Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of defects in material or workmanship by an authorized Ducati motorcycle dealer at its place of business during customary business hours. This warranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of use of the motorcycle or transportation of the motorcycle to or from the Ducati dealer. [. . . ]