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 statementTft - parameter setting/display
Warning
Any adjustments to the dashboard must only be carried out when the
motorcycle is stationary. Never operate the
dashboard controls while riding the motorcycle.
At the end of the check, the dashboard always displays as the "main"
indication the odometer (tot) on the left and the
averag ...
Disassembly of the oil pump
Hold the oil pump (1) in a vice taking care not to damage the drive gear
(12).
Warning
Make sure that vice jaws are faced with soft material.
Remove the plug (14) and extract the spring (16) and by-pass valve (17).
Check the condition of the above components.
Remove the circlip (6) ...
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids
Important
Do not use additives in fuel or lubricants.
Engine oil
A good quality engine oil has special properties. Use only a highly detergent
engine oil with certified se, sf or sg or
higher service ratings as marked on the container.
Viscosity
Sae 15w-50
The other viscosity grades ...