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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 informationRemoval of the front footrests
Note
The removal of the front footrests is described only for the right one (2)
but it is the same also for the left one.
Remove the circlip (5) by releasing the pin (3).
Slide the pin (3) off the frame by supporting the footrest (2).
Slide off the footrest (2) from its seat and collect th ...
Steering angle adjustment
Loosen the nuts (17) and adjuster screws (16) on both sides of the bottom
yoke.
Use a 6 to 6.5 Mm spacer (a) fitted to the fork outer tube, or use a gauge.
Turn the front forks to the right until the spacer (a) is seated against the
frame top tube.
Tighten the adjuster screw (16) to ...
Storing the bike away
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 ...