Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation, never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs. Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers, footrests, wheels, or chain.
Any amount of alcohol will significantly interfere with your ability to safely operate your motorcycle. Don’t drink and ride.
Vehicle identification number (vin);
Every ducati motorcycle is identified by two identification numbers (see page 189). Fig. A specifically shows the frame identification numbers.

Label location (fig. B)


Riding safety
California emission control warranty statementClutch lever
Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2)
for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar.
The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the
dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the
twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrea ...
Engine temperature sensor
Introduction
The engine control system on the diavel uses a sensor that measures the
temperature of the coolant (engine
temperature). This sensor has a resistance of ntc type (negative temperature
coefficient), that reduces its own value
when the temperature increases. The engine temperature ...
Refitting the exhaust system
Refit the heat guard on the manifold (10) by tightening the nuts (9) to a
torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame
torque settings).
Position the vertical exhaust manifold (22) on the vertical cylinder head
with the gasket (23).
Tighten the fixing nuts (21) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 1 ...