Note
The following removal operations are required in order to renew and/or clean the crankcase halves. If the original crankcase halves are to be reused, then the removal of these components is not essential.
Unscrew the screw (17) and remove the oil breather valve (1) with the o-rings (2). Check the condition of o-rings (2) and renew them if necessary.
Unscrew and remove the oil filter support nipple (6) and remove also by-pass spring (7).
Remove the mesh filter (a) from the clutch crankcase half (sect. 4 - 3, Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge).
Remove the drain plug (10) with its seal (9).
Remove gear position sensor (4) by means of the tool number 88713.3407.
Remove the
Remove the cylinder head studs (5) with the aid of the appropriate tool.
To remove the engine sensor (23), unscrew the screw (25) and recover the washer (26).
Check the condition of o-rings (22) and renew them if necessary
Loosen the clutch fluid flow rate adjusting valve (36) and remove the washer (37), the spring (38), the cap (39) and the ball (40).
Removing the electrical components support
Remove the following elements located inside the electrical components
support:
The battery fixing bracket (4) and the battery (14) as specified under
section 6 - 2, battery;
The voltage regulator (3) as specified under section 6 -
2,rectifier-regulator;
The solenoid starter (18) ...
Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is recommended to remove it
from the motorcycle.
Important
The battery is housed in the cowling, always contact
a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre for its
removal.
Remove the left cowling (1, fig. 137) Loosening:
side screw (2, fig. 137) Retaining ...
High engine coolant temperature
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the engine coolant temperature is high.
It is activated when the temperature reaches 121C (250f).
Note
In this case, ducati recommends stopping and shutting
off the engine immediately; make sure that the fans are
workin ...