User manual DUCATI ST 2 2000

[. . . ] 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 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. [. . . ] 36) The friction material on each pad should be at least 1 mm/0. 039 in. Important Have the brake pads replaced at a Ducati Dealer or authorized workshop. Lubricating cables and joints The condition of the outer sheaths of the throttle and cold start cables should be checked at regular intervals. Work the controls to make sure the cable slides smoothly inside the sheath: if you feel any friction or hard spots, have the cable replaced by your Ducati Dealer or authorized workshop. To prevent these failures, smear the ends of the Bowden cables with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 at regular intervals. 37. 1, page 51) by unscrewing the two fastening screws (2) and then grease the cable end and the pulley. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable properly onto the suitable pulley and inside the guide in the cover (3, fig. To ensure smooth operation of the stand joints, clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. MIN yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyyyy ;;;;; yyyyy ;;;;; 1 mm fig. 36 50 1 Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1. 5 - 2 mm/0. 059-0. 078 in. measured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all positions of the handlebars. Battery liquid level must be maintained between the maximum UPPER LEVEL and minimum LOWER LEVEL marks on battery front. If battery liquid level is too low, remove the caps (1) and top up carefully with distilled water up to the upper level line, using a small syringe or a plastic funnel. When adding distilled water, make sure the breather tube (2) is connected to battery breather outlet. A kinked or twisted breather tube may lead to overpressure and damage the battery. If you spill some electrolyte on your skin, wash the affected area with abundant water and seek medical advice. Electrolyte is poisonous: if you swallow it accidentally, drink abundant milk or water, eat some magnesia, scrambled eggs or drink vegetable oil and seek medical advice without delay. Always wear adequate protective clothing and a visor when handling the battery. Never switch on a lighter or light a match and so on to check battery fluid level. 39) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. side fairing (see page 45), undo the screw (3) and remove the upper bracket. Always disconnect the black negative terminal (-) first, and then the red positive terminal (+). Warning Batteries develop explosive gases: keep it away from heat sources and flames. Note that level should not exceed the maximum line, as it will rise during charging. [. . . ] Ducati will reimburse the owner for the expenses, including diagnosis, not to exceed Ducati's suggested retail price for all warranted 84 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. [. . . ]