The negative cable, which is normally connected to the negative pole of the battery, is fastened to the crankcase. From here, the cable branches off and splits up within the electrical system to carry the ground connection to the different elements in the system.

The image shows the ground connection on left side of the engine crankcase.
The battery charging circuit and power distribution
Electrical power for lighting and signalling devicesDucati limited warranty on emission control system
Ducati north america, inc., 10443 Bandley drive cupertino,
california, 95014 warrants that each new 1998 and later
ducati motorcycle, that includes as standard equipment a
headlight, tail-light and stoplight, and is street legal:
a) is designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the
time o ...
Indicator speed avg - average speed
This function shows the average speed of the motorcycle.
The calculation is made considering the distance and time
travelled since the last trip 1 reset. When trip 1 is reset, the
value is set to zero and the first available value is shown on
the display 10 seconds after the reset. Dashes &quo ...
Refitting the rear wheel
Lubricate the wheel shaft threaded end with prescribed grease.
Insert the wheel shaft by matching (a) with pins (b).
Install spacer (3) with the conical surface faced to the wheel conical
surface, washer (2), apply prescribed grease to nut
(1) and insert it by hand (1).
Tighten the ...