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 statementRemoval of the starter motor idler gear
Slide the gear pin (21) complete with the gear (19) and washer (20).
Warning
Pay attention to the washer (20) since it may fall inside the
crankcase half.
At this point, it is possible to remove the starter motor as described in
sect. 6 - 3, Starter motor. ...
Overhaul of the crankcase halves
Carefully examine the engine crankcase halves.
Check that the surfaces of the crankcase halves are perfectly flat using a
reference surface.
Check that the bearings (1) and (18), and the bushings (2) and (17) are in
optimum conditions. Note that the main
bearings must always be changed in p ...
Swingarm
Swingarm pivot
Washer
Special screw
Bush
Sealing ring
Roller bearing
Special screw
Rear swingarm
Spacer
Bearing
Spacer
Spacer
Hose clip
Pin
Chain slider (lower)
Washer
O-ring
Calliper mounting bracket
Circlip
Spacer
Inner ring
Hub
Cable grommet
Ch ...