After switching off, allow several minutes for the oil to settle before checking the level. Check the level with the motorcycle perfectly vertical and with the engine hot (but stopped).

Tighten it to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Screw it in its seat and tighten to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Refit the mesh filter (7) and its seal (5) on the plug (3) and tighten to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Engine torque settings).

Remove the filler plug (2) and fill with the recommended oil (Sect. C 2, Fuels and lubricants). Fill until the oil reaches the MAX mark on the sight glass.

Check for oil leaks. Check that the oil pressure light on the instrument panel switches off several seconds after the engine has been started. If this is not the case, switch off and trace the fault.

Proceed as described under Section N 4.1, Checking and adjusting valve clearance.

With the valve in the rest position, slide a feeler gauge between closing rocker arm and shim to measure clearance. Clearance must be within the specified limits:

If the clearances measured are outside the specified limits, measure clearance and adjust as required (Sect. N 4.1, Checking and adjusting valve clearance).

Proceed as described under Section N 4.1, Checking and adjusting valve clearance.

The air filter must be changed at the intervals indicated in the "Routine maintenance table" (Sect. D 3).

Remove the fuel tank (Sect. L 2, Removing the fuel tank).

A clogged air filter will reduce air intake and engine power leading to increased fuel consumption, and cause a build up of scale on the spark plugs. Do not run the engine without the air filter. Running the engine without a filter will draw impurities into the engine and may damage the engine.

Fit the filter cartridge (3) into its seat (A) in the filter box cover and refit all components previously removed. In particular, tighten the screws (1) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings): follow a cross pattern.

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running water.

Tighten the bleed valve (2) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) and top up oil to correct level.

Remove the rear wheel as specified in Sect. G 4, Removing the rear wheel.

Remove the rear brake caliper as described under Sect. G 6, Removing the rear brake system; hold it as high as possible and fit a shim in-between the pads of thickness equal to brake disc.

Tighten the bleed valve (2) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) and top up oil to correct level.

Refit the caliper as described in Sect. G 6, Refitting the rear brake system and then refit the rear wheel as specified in Sect. G 4, Refitting the rear wheel.

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running water.

If you do not have a brake bleeder available, attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the caliper bleed valve (4) or (5) and put the other end of the hose into a container holding spent brake fluid you will have placed on the floor.

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running water.

Fill the reservoirs (A) and (B) with specified brake fluid (Sect. C 2, Fuels and lubricants) from a sealed container.

During the next operation, the fluid level must remain topped up at all times. The end of the transparent plastic tubing must remain immersed in the discharged fluid at all times.

Remove the rear wheel (Sect. G 4, Removing the rear wheel) and then remove the rear brake caliper as described in Sect. G 6, Removing the rear brake system.

Tighten the bleed valve (4) or (5) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

If you do not have a brake bleeder available, connect a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve as outlined in the draining procedure.

Open the bleed valve (4) or (5) by one fourth of a turn and operate the brake lever (or pedal) several times until the fluid starts coming out of the bleed valve.

Tighten the bleed valve (4) or (5) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings). Fit the protection cap.

Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running water.

Tighten the bleed valve (2) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) and top up oil to correct level.

Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running water.

If you do not have a bleeder available, connect a piece of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (2). Place the other end in a container on the floor holding used clutch fluid.

To help drain the circuit fully, unscrew the three retaining screws (3) of the transmission unit and remove from engine
.

Refit transmission unit and tighten the retaining screws (3) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Tighten the bleed valve to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings). Fit the protection cap.

Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running water.

Fill the reservoir with specified fluid (Sect. C 2, Fuels and lubricants) taken from a sealed container.

During the next operation, the fluid level must remain topped up at all times. The end of the transparent plastic tubing must remain immersed in the discharged fluid at all times.

Pump with the bleeder and slacken the bleed valve (2). Ensure the fluid level never drops below the MIN level.

If you do not have a bleeder available, connect a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (2) as outlined in the draining procedure.

Open the bleed valve (2) by one fourth of a turn and operate the clutch lever several times until the fluid starts coming out of the bleed valve (2).

Tighten the bleed valve (2) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings). Fit the protection cap.

Top up the clutch fluid up to 3 mm above the MIN mark.

Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that the play in the steering head bearings requires adjustment. Proceed as follows:

Loosen the four screws (1) and remove the U-bolt (2), slide off the handlebar (3) from steering head and set it so that it does not hinder any of the following operations.

Tighten the ring nut (6) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) using the tool part no. 88713.1058.

Tighten all the previously loosened screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

Reposition the handlebar, fit the two U-bolts (2) and tighten the four U-bolt screws (1) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

The lever (1) controls the front brake and has a dial adjuster (2) to adjust the lever distance from the throttle twistgrip on the handlebar.

Hold the lever (1) completely forward and turn knob (2) to one of the four positions available; consider that position 1 sets maximum gap from lever to handgrip, while position 4 sets minimum gap.

Set the motorcycle on the side stand and measure the gap between swingarm and chain lower section middle, at the most forward point of the chain guard. The gap should be within the range 38 to 42 mm, as indicated on the nameplate stuck on swingarm.

Rotate the eccentric hub until achieving correct chain tension. Rotate clockwise to tension up the chain; rotate counter clockwise to slacken. (When viewed from chain side).

Smear recommended grease on underside and thread then tighten screws (3) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings), proceeding in a 1-2-1 sequence.

Tighten to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings) the nuts (1) and refit the rear wheel as described in Sect. G 4, Refitting the rear wheel.

Brake fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. In addition, it will cause severe injury if spilled on the skin or into your eyes. In the event of accidental contact with skin or eyes, wash the affected area with abundant running water.

Please inform the Customer that new pads must be run-in carefully – in other words, the front brake must be used carefully for the first 100 Km to allow the friction material to bed in completely.

Make sure that the level inside cylinder reservoir is not below the MIN notch. If the level is too low, top up as follows. Turn the handlebar so that the reservoir is level.

Remove the front brake calipers from the fork removing screws (1). Make sure the groove (A) in the brake pad friction material (4) has not worn out.

Remove the split pin (1) from the caliper retaining pin (2). The split pin is on caliper inner side. Withdraw the brake pad retaining pin (2) and pull it out.

Insert the new pads and the clip (3) to caliper. Insert the retaining pin (2) from outside and push it fully home. Fit the split pin (1) with the end (A) pointing to the wheel.

Operate the brake pedal repeatedly so that the pads bed in under the action of the brake fluid. Make sure that the level inside the reservoir is between the MIN and MAX. notches. If this is not the case, loosen reservoir cap (4) and top up.

In case of difficulties with pads replacement, remove the caliper (Sect. G 4, Removing the rear wheel).

The brake calipers are critical safety components. Observe the instructions given in Sect. G 3, Front brake, and Sect. G 6, Rear brake. Be sure to tighten the brake caliper mounting bolts to the specified torque on refitting (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

The throttle twistgrip must have a free travel of 1.5-2 mm (measured on the twistgrip rim) in all steering positions.

Loosen the lock nuts (1), remember that the bottom one opens the throttles while the top one closes them; work adjuster (2) to set required play.

Tighten the screws (3) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).

As you turn the adjuster (1) and (3), you will hear them click. Each click identifies a setting. Tighten the adjuster fully to achieve the hardest damping. This will be your starting point. Now turn the adjuster counter clockwise and listen for the clicks that identify setting positions no. 1, 2 and so on.

Spring preload (A): 10 mm (3 turns from the fully open position).

As you turn the adjuster (1) and (3), you will hear them click. Each click identifies a setting. Tighten the adjuster fully to achieve the hardest damping. This will be your starting point. Now turn the adjuster counter clockwise and listen for the clicks that identify setting positions no. 1, 2 and so on.

Compression: 1.5 turns ± 1/4 of a turn

Rebound: 1.5 turns ± 1/4 of a turn

Spring preload: 10 mm (3 turns from the fully open position).

The two ring nuts (3), positioned on rear shock absorber upper part, are used to adjust outer spring preload. To change spring preload, loosen upper locking ring nut. Screw or loosen lower ring nut to increase or decrease spring preload.

When carrying a passenger and a load, set maximum spring preload for improved handling and to keep safe ground clearance. Set rebound damping accordingly.

adjuster (1) by 15 clicks;

adjuster (2) by 7 clicks.

Spring preload: 19 mm.

The two ring nuts (3), positioned on rear shock absorber upper part, are used to adjust outer spring preload. To change spring preload, loosen upper locking ring nut. Screw or loosen lower ring nut to increase or decrease spring preload.

Motorcycle track alignment as set at the factory is the result of tests carried out under different riding conditions by DUCATI test riders. Modifying factory setting is a very delicate operation, which may lead to serious damages if carried out by unskilled people. Since this motorcycle is often used in competitions, DUCATI saw it fit to equip it with special mechanisms to modify rear suspension and steering head geometry to suit all kinds of track conditions.

Slacken the lock nuts (3) on the ball joints (1). Note that the lower nut has a left hand thread.

The length of linkage (2) as measured across the centres of ball joints (1) should never exceed
255.5 mm.

Tighten the lock nuts (3) to the specified torque (Sect. C 3, Frame torque settings).