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 statementIndicating devices
Checking the indicating devices
In the event of a fault, the internal connections of the device must be
checked in all operating conditions. To do this, it is
necessary to disconnect the switch connector from the main wiring harness (sect.
6 - 1, Routing of wiring on frame).
Then analyse th ...
Overhauling the rear swingarm
Inside the swingarm (8), in correspondence with the pivot point on the frame,
there is a pair of ball bearings (10) and a
spacer (11) on the rh side, and a pair of roller bearings (6), with sealing
rings (5), on the lh side.
To change the bearings, proceed as follows.
Remove the shims ( ...
Gearchange mechanism
Return spring
Washer
Special screw
Gear pawl assembly
Interlock plunger holder
Sealing washer
Detent ball spring
Ball
Circlip
Selector claw return spring
Shim washer
Ring
Nut
Selector drum control fork
Gearchange lever pin
Shaft with gearchange lever arm
Gearch ...