User manual DUCATI SPORT TOURING-2003

[. . . ] Owner's manual E DUCATISPORT TOURING 1 E 2 Hearty welcome among Ducati fans!Please accept out best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. We are steadily doing our best to improve our "Technical Assistance" service. [. . . ] Clutch system If the control lever has exceeding play and the transmission snatches or jams as you try to engage a gear, it means that there is air in the circuit. Contact your Ducati Dealer or an authorized workshop to have the system inspected and air drained out. Warning Clutch fluid level will increase as clutch plate friction material wears down. Do not exceed specified level (3 mm above minimum level). MAX MIN fig. 54 50 Checking brake pads for wear Front brake (fig. 55) To facilitate inspection without removing the pads from the calipers, brake pads have a wear mark. If the grooves in the friction material are still visible, the pad is still in good condition. 55) The friction material on each pad should be at least 1 mm thick. Important Have the brake pads replaced at a Ducati Dealer or authorized workshop. MIN 1 mm E fig. 55 51 E Lubricating cables and joints The condition of the outer sheaths of the throttle and cold start cables should be checked at regular intervals. The sheaths should show no signs of squeezing or cracking. Work the controls to make sure the cable slides smoothly inside the sheath: if you feel any friction or hard spots, have the cable replaced by your Ducati Dealer or authorized workshop. To prevent these failures, smear the ends of the Bowden cables with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 at regular intervals. For the throttle cable, it is best to remove the cover (1, fig. 56) by unscrewing the two fastening screws (2) and then grease the cable end and the pulley. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable properly onto the suitable pulley and inside the guide in the cover (3, fig. Refit the cover and tighten the screws (2). To ensure smooth operation of the stand joints, clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. 1 2 fig. 57 Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1. 5 - 2 mm measured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all positions of the handlebars. If it needs adjusting, use the suitable adjuster (1, fig. 58) provided on the throttle control. 1, 5 ÷ 2 mm E 1 fig. 59) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. [. . . ] Any replacement part can be used in an emergency repair. Ducati will reimburse the owner for the expenses, including diagnosis, not to exceed Ducati's suggested retail price for all warranted 88 parts replaced and labor charges based on Ducati's recommended time allowance for the warranty repair and the geographically appropriate hourly labor rate. The owner may be required to keep receipts and failed parts in order to receive compensation. Limitations This Emission Control System Warranty shall not cover any of the following: A. [. . . ]