Clean and degrease mating surfaces on the clutch-side crankcase half cover and crankcase and ensure that locating bush (12) and the o-ring (11), located in correspondence with the oil way, are installed in the crankcase.
Apply an even, regular bead of ducati liquid gasket (a) on the mating surface of the crankcase half and around all holes.
Fit the cover assembly (1) to the crankcase half and insert the retaining screws.
Apply recommended threadlocker to the screws (2), (3) and (5).
Lock the screws (2), (3) and (5) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings) in a cross-pattern sequence.
Removal of the tail light
Disconnect the connectors (a) and (b) of the tail lights (1) and (13).
Loosen the screws (4) and slide the tail lights (1) and (13) to the rear side;
recover the four spacers (3) and the washers
(14).
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Removal of the fuel tank filler cap
Remove tank covers (sect. 5 - 2, Removal of the fuel tank fairings).
Remove hoses (8) and (15) from the filler cap assembly (10).
Open the filler cap.
Unscrew the outer screws (17) securing the ring nut to the filler cap recess.
Remove the filler cap assembly (10).
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Testing the battery charging system
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
You can determine the engine rpm required for generator to produce just
enough current to charge battery, feed the
injection ignition system and all electric items fitted to motorcycle. Wh ...