If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying ducati north america. If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ducati north america. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in washington, d.C. Area) or write to: nhtsa, 1200 new jersey avenue se w43-488, washington, d.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.
Safety warnings
Traffic rules vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Know the regulations in your jurisdiction before riding this motorcycle.
Warning
This motorcycle is designed and intended for use on streets and other smooth, paved areas only. Do not use this motorcycle on unpaved surfaces. Such use could lead to upset or other accident.
Noise emission warranty
Ducati motor s.P.A. Warrants that this exhaust system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable u.S. Epa federal noise standards. This warranty extends to the first person who buys this exhaust system for purposes other than resale, and to all subsequent buyers. Warranty claims should be directed to: ducati north america, 10443 bandley drive, cupertino, california, 95014 tel: 001.408.253.0499 - Fax: 001.408.253.4099.
Noise and exhaust emission control
system informationChecking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...
Checking protection and safety device components
Checking the side stand switch
Remove the switch (1) from the side stand undoing screw (2) and disconnect
the main wiring connector from the switch
(see paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Use an analogue or digital multimeter (sect. 6 - 11, Using a multimeter to check
the ...
Refitting the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
To fit the circlip (10) in the driveshaft seat, use the tool code 88713.2834.
Install the inner spacer (17) on the driveshaft, taking care to align the
notch in the spacer with the slot for the woodruff
key.
Fit the first woodruff key (16) on the timing belt driveshaft.
Locate the ...