If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should immediately inform the national highway traffic safety administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying ducati north america. If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open an investigation, and if it finds that a safety defect exists in a group of vehicles, it may order a recall and remedy campaign.
However, nhtsa cannot become involved in individual problems between you, your dealer, or ducati north america. To contact nhtsa, you may either call the auto safety hotline toll-free at 1-800-424-9393 (or 366-0123 in washington, d.C. Area) or write to: nhtsa, 1200 new jersey avenue se w43-488, washington, d.C. 20590. You can also obtain other information about motor vehicle safety from the hotline.
Safety warnings
Traffic rules vary from jurisdiction to jurisdiction. Know the regulations in your jurisdiction before riding this motorcycle.
Warning
This motorcycle is designed and intended for use on streets and other smooth, paved areas only. Do not use this motorcycle on unpaved surfaces. Such use could lead to upset or other accident.
Noise emission warranty
Ducati motor s.P.A. Warrants that this exhaust system, at the time of sale, meets all applicable u.S. Epa federal noise standards. This warranty extends to the first person who buys this exhaust system for purposes other than resale, and to all subsequent buyers. Warranty claims should be directed to: ducati north america, 10443 bandley drive, cupertino, california, 95014 tel: 001.408.253.0499 - Fax: 001.408.253.4099.
Noise and exhaust emission control
system informationTiming system
Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder,
operated by eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and 4
closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is operated
by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt rollers and toothed
belts.
Desmodromic timing system (fig. 159)
Opening (or upp ...
Symbols
Ducati motor holding s.P.A. Advises you to read this manual
carefully in order to become familiar with your motorcycle. If
in doubt, please contact a ducati dealer or authorised
service centre. The information contained herein will prove
useful on your trips - and ducati motor holding s.P.A. Wis ...
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 ...