If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is advisable to carry out the following operations before storing it away: clean the motorcycle; empty the fuel tank; pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand a few times to form a protective film of oil on the inner walls of the cylinder; place the motorcycle on a service stand; disconnect and remove the battery.
If the motorcycle has been left unused for more than a month, the battery should be checked and recharged if necessary.
Protect the motorcycle with a specific motorcycle cover that will not damage the paintwork or retain moisture.
This type of motorcycle cover is available from ducati performance.
General cleaning
Important notesRemoval of the handlebar
Unscrew and remove the screws (3) securing the upper clamp (1).
Remove the upper clamp (1).
Remove the handlebar (4) from its seat on the steering head.
To remove the grips (5), refer to the exploded view at the beginning of this
chapter.
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Crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
Special screw
Connecting rod assembly
Half bearing
Grub screw
Bushes
Crankshaft
Grub screw
Shim washer
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs connecting rods
Diavel carbon
abs
connecting rods
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the
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Removal of the timing belt covers
Loosen the screws (4) securing the central external cover (1) and remove it
from the central side.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (25) and remove it from the
vertical thermal unit.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (3) and remove it from the
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