Maximum speed in any gear should be reached only after the correct running-in period with the motorcycle properly serviced at the recommended intervals.
Important
Failure to follow these instructions will release ducati motor holding s.P.A. From any liability for any engine damage or shortened engine life.
Spark plugs
Make: ngk
Type: mar10a-j
Inspecting the final drive
To check the wear of the final drive, visually check the pinion (14) and
sprocket (17). If the teeth are found to worn as
shown in the figure (dotted line), the sprocket must be renewed.
To check the amount of wear on the chain (8), keep the chain taut and measure
16 links.
If the l ...
Noise and exhaust emission control
system information
Source of emissions
The combustion process produces carbon monoxide and
hydrocarbons. Control of hydrocarbons is very important
because under certain conditions, they react to form
photochemical smog when subjected to sunlight.
Carbon monoxide does not react in the same way, but is
toxic. Duca ...
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 ...