Ducati_996s_owner's_manual.pdf

Owner’s manual

DUCATI 996 S

Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept our

best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We

think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long

journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor s.p.a

wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding.

We are steadily doing our best to improve our “Technical

Assistance” service. For this reason, we recommend you

to strictly follow the indications given in this manual,

especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your

Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable

emotions.

For any servicing or suggestions you might need, please

contact our authorized service centres.

Ducati Motor S.p.A. declines any liability whatsoever for

any mistakes incurred in drawing up this manual. The

information contained herein is valid at the time of going

to print. Ducati Motor S.p.A. reserves the right to make

any changes required by the future development of the

above-mentioned products.

Enjoy your ride!

For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty,

reliability and worth of your motorcycle, use original

Ducati spare parts only.

Warning

This manual forms an integral part of the

motorcycle and - if a transfer of title occurs - must always

be handed over to the new owner.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Main components and devices 19

Location 19

Tank filler plug 20

Seat catch and helmet hook 21

Side stand 22

Steering damper 23

Front fork adjusters 24

Rear shock absorber adjusters 26

Changing motorcycle track alignement 27

General 6

Warranty 6

Symbols 6

Useful information for safe riding 7

Carrying the max load allowed 8

Identification data 9

Directions for use 28

Running-in recommendations 28

Pre-ride checks 29

Starting the engine 30

Moving off 32

Braking 32

Stopping the motorcycle 33

Parking 33

Refueling 34

Controls 10

Position of motorcycle controls 10

Instrument panel 11

Keys 12

Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 12

Left switch 13

Clutch lever 14

Cold start button 15

Right switch 15

Throttle twistgrip 16

Front brake lever 16

Rear brake pedal 17

Gear change pedal 17

Adjust,ent of gear change and rear brake pedals 18

Maintenance 35

Tool kit and accessories 35

Routine maintenance 36

Main maintenance operations 39

Removing the fairing 39

Cleaning and changing air filters 41

Checking the coolant level 42

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 43

Checking brake pads for wear 44

Lubricating cables and joints 44

Throttle cable adjustment 45

Checking battery electrolyte level 46

Charging the battery 47

Adjusting headstock angle 48

Chain tension inspection 49

Chain lubrication 49

Replacing bulbs 50

Beam setting 53

Tubeless Tyres 54

Checking engine oil level 56

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 57

Cleaning the motorcycle 58

Storing the bike away 58

Important notes 58

Reporting of safety defects 70

Safety warnings 70

Noise emission warranty 70

Noise and exhaust emission control system information 70

Tampering warning 71

Riding safety 72

Protective apparel 73

Vehicle identification number (V.I.N.) 73

California evaporation emission system 76

Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 77

Routine maintenance record 79

Technical data 59

Overall dimensions 59

Weights 59

Top-ups 60

Engine 61

Timing system 61

Performance data 62

Spark plugs 62

Brakes 62

Transmission 63

Frame 64

Wheels 64

Tyres 64

Suspensions 65

Electric system 66

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