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Symbols - Abbreviations - References
For easy and rational reading, this manual uses graphic symbols for highlighting situations in which maximum care is required, practical advice or simple information. Please pay maximum attention to these symbols as they are meant to avoid repeating technical concepts or safety rules throughout the text. These symbols must be considered as “hints” to important information. Please refer to this page whenever in doubt as to their meaning.
 
Left-hand and right-hand in the descriptions refer to motorcycle direction of travel.
Warning
Failure to follow the instructions given in text marked with this symbol can lead to serious personal injury or death.
Caution
Failure to follow the instructions in text marked with this symbol can lead to serious damage to the motorcycle and its components.
Note
This symbol indicates additional useful information for the current operation.
Text references
(X)
The bold reference indicates a part that is not illustrated in the figures next to the text, but can be found in the exploded view at the beginning of each section.
 
(X)
The non-bold reference indicates a part that is illustrated in the figures next to the text.
Product specifications
Symbols inside the diagram show the type of threadlocker, sealant or lubricant to be used at the points indicated. The table below shows the symbols together with the specifications for the threadlockers, sealants and lubricants to be used.
Symbol
Specifications
Recommended product
 
 
Engine oil (for specifications, see sect. C 2, Fuels and lubricants).
SHELL
Advance Ultra 4
 
 
DOT 4 special hydraulic brake fluid.
SHELL
Advance Brake DOT 4
 
 
SAE 80-90 gear oil or special products for chains with
O-rings.
SHELL
Advance Chain or Advance Teflon Chain
 
 
Anti-freeze (nitride, amine and phosphate free) 30-40% water solution.
SHELL
Advance coolant or Glycoshell
 
GREASE A
Multipurpose, medium fiber, lithium grease.
SHELL
Alvania R3
 
 
GREASE B
Molybdenum disulphide grease, high mechanical stress and high temperature resistant.
SHELL
Retinax HDX2
GREASE C
Bearing/joint grease for parts subject to prolonged mechanical stress. Temperature range: -10 to 110° C.
SHELL
Retinax LX2
 
GREASE D
Protective grease. Corrosion protectant, waterproof.
SHELL
Retinax HD2
 
GREASE E
PANKL grease PLB 05.
 
 
GREASE F
OPTIMOL - PASTE WHITE T. Grease
 
 
LOCK 1
Low-strength threadlocker.
Loctite 222
 
LOCK 2
Medium-strength threadlocker, compatible with oil.
Loctite 243
 
LOCK 3
High-strength sealant for threaded parts.
Loctite 270
 
LOCK 4
Flange sealant. Resistant to high mechanical stress, solvents and high temperatures (up to 200°C). For pressures up to 350 atm. Fills gaps up to 0.4 mm.
Loctite 510
 
LOCK 5
Permanent adhesive for smooth or threaded cylindrical fasteners on mechanical parts. High resistance to mechanical stress and solvents. Temperature range: -55 to 175°C.
Loctite 128455
 
LOCK 6
Pipe sealant for pipes and medium to large fasteners. For water and gases (except oxygen). Maximum filling capacity: diameter gaps up to 0.40 mm.
Loctite 577
 
LOCK 7
Speed bonder for rubber and plastics. Elastomer loaded ethylic base.
Loctite 480
 
LOCK 8
High-strength retaining compound for threaded parts, bearings, bushes, splines and keys. Temperature range: -55 to 150 °C.
Loctite 601
 
LOCK 9
Medium-strength threadlocker.
Loctite 401
LOCK 10
Product for metal parts to seal and lock freely sliding parallel or threaded couplings. Resistant to high mechanical stress and high temperature, solvent-proof and chemical-proof.
Loctite 128443
 
LOCK 11
Instantaneous jelly sealant featuring tensile / cut strength.
Loctite 454 gel
 
 
 
DUCATI liquid gasket
942470014
 
 
Exhaust pipe paste. Self-curing sealant, hardens when heated. For temperatures over 1,000°C.
Fire gum holts
 
 
Spray used in treating electrical systems to eliminate moisture and condensation. Provides high resistance to corrosion. Waterproof.
SHELL
Advance Contact Cleaner
 
Dry lubricant that polymerizes in the air.
Molycote D321R