User manual DUCATI SPORT TOURING-2001

[. . . ] 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. [. . . ] Check seals for proper sealing. E Important It is recommended all brake and clutch tubes be changed every four years. 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 Brake fluid level will increase as clutch plate friction material wears down. Do not exceed specified level (3 mm above minimum level). MAX MIN fig. 35 46 Checking brake pads for wear Front brake (fig. 36) 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. 36) 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. 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. 37. 1, page 48) 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. E MIN yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyy ;;; yyyyy ;;;;; yyyyy ;;;;; 1 mm fig. 36 47 1 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. 38) provided on the throttle control. E 2 fig. 39) Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it from the motorcycle. side fairing (see page 39), undo the screw (1) and remove the upper bracket. [. . . ] 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. Repair or replacement required as a result of (1) accident, (2) misuse, (3) repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed, (4) use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to Ducati specifications which adversely affect performance and/or (5) use in competitive racing or related events. Inspections, replacement of parts and other services and adjustments required for routine maintenance. [. . . ]