User manual DUCATI 1098 R

[. . . ] Owner's manual DUCATI SUPERBIKE 1098 R 1098 R Bayliss Use and maintenance manual E 1098 R / 1098 R Bayliss 1 E 2 Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts!We congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle. We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer journeys as well as short daily trips, but however you use your motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding S. p. A. recommends that you adhere strictly to the instructions in this manual, especially those regarding the running-in period. [. . . ] 46); 2) to adjust inner spring preload (fig. 46); 3) to adjust compression damping (fig. Park the motorcycle in a stable position on its sidestand. To adjust the rebound damping setting, turn the adjuster (1) on the top of each fork leg using the special wrench. As you turn the adjuster (1), you will hear it click. The maximum damping is obtained with the adjuster screwed in fully to the "0" position. Start with this position and turn counterclockwise. Count the clicks, which correspond to position 1, 2 and so forth. 1 2 fig. 46 62 The STANDARD factory settings are as follows: compression: 8 clicks; rebound: 10 clicks. Spring preload: with the adjuster FULLY SCREWED OUT, screw in (clockwise) 8 turns; this corresponds to a spring preload of 8 mm. To change the spring preload for each fork leg, turn the adjuster (2, fig. 46) with a 22 mm hex wrench. 3 E Important Adjust both fork legs to the same setting. 47 63 E Rear shock absorber adjusters (fig. 48) The shock absorber has external adjusters that enable you to adjust the suspension to suit the load on the motorcycle. The two adjusters on the shock absorber reservoir serve to adjust the compression damping (1 ­ gold) and the rebound damping (2 - black). Turn the adjusters (1 and 2) clockwise to stiffen the damping or anti-clockwise to soften it. STANDARD setting: from the fully closed position (turned fully clockwise), unscrew: adjuster (1) by 14 clicks; adjuster (2) by 14 clicks. The two nuts (3) on the upper part of the shock absorber serve to adjust the preload on the external spring. To change spring preload, slacken off the upper lock nut. Then tighten or loosen the lower nut to increase or decrease spring preload as required. 1 2 3 fig. 48 64 Once the desired spring preload has been set, re-tighten the upper lock nut. E Warning Use a pin wrench to turn the preload adjusting nut. Take special care when turning the nut, to avoid injuring your hand by striking it violently against other parts of the motorcycle if the wrench suddenly slips off the nut while turning. Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons. [. . . ] Inspections, replacement of parts and other services and adjustments required for routine maintenance. Any motorcycle on which odometer mileage has been changed so that actual mileage cannot be readily determined. The liability of Ducati under this Emission Control Systems Warranty is limited solely to the remedying of defects in material or workmanship by an authorized Ducati motorcycle dealer at its place of business during customary business hours. This warranty does not cover inconvenience or loss of use of the motorcycle or transportation of the motorcycle to or from the Ducati dealer. [. . . ]