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 notesCheck the engine oil pressure
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
To measure the pressure of the lubrication circuit, use the engine oil pressure
test point (19) as described below.
Disconnect the wiring connector (f) of pressure switch (1) and rem ...
Removal of the movable tensioner/timing belt
Loosen the nut (8) and remove the washer (7) and the tensioner pulley (9)
from the pin (12) on the cylinder head.
Remove the timing belt (14) from the horizontal cylinder assembly.
Important
If the belts are to be re-used, mark the direction of rotation with an
arrow and also mark the cylin ...
Component assembling position
The throttle valve position sensor is integrated in the throttle valve
actuator motor.
Location of electric connection for throttle valve actuator motor - tps
(throttle valve position sensor).
Connection wiring diagram
Ccm engine control connection, s throttle valve position senso ...