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 front brake master cylinder
Warning
The brake master cylinder manufacturer advises against servicing the
brake master cylinder due to the safety critical
nature of this component. Incorrect overhaul of these critical safety components
can endanger rider and passenger safety.
Maintenance operations on these units are l ...
Instrument panel on handlebar
Lcd.
Neutral light n (green). Illuminates when the gearbox is in neutral.
High beam light (blue).
It turns on to indicate that the high beam lights are on.
Engine oil pressure light
(red).
Illuminates when engine oil pressure is too low. It must turn
on at key-on, but ...
Electric system
Basic electric items are:
headlight:
low beam bulb type: 1xh7 blue vision (12v-55w);
high beam bulb type: 1xh1 (12v-55w);
parking light: led (12v-2.4W).
Electrical controls on handlebars.
Turn indicators:
front: led (13.5V-2.9W).
Horn.
Brake light switches.
Sealed battery, 12v-10 ...