Ducati-848-Owners-Manual
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Owner's manual Use and maintenance manual E 1 E 2 Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts! We Notes congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. cannot accept any liability E We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer journeys for errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this as well as short daily trips, but however you use your manual. All information in this manual is valid at the time of motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A wishes you an going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right enjoyable ride. to make any modifications required due to the ongoing Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. recommends that you adhere development of their products. strictly to the instructions in this manual, especially those For safety and reliability, to avoid invalidating the warranty regarding the running-in period. This will ensure that your and to maintain the value of your motorcycle, use only Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to ride. original Ducati spare parts. For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorized service centres. We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners Warning and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might This manual is an integral part of the motorcycle and, need. if ownership of the motorcycle is transferred to a third party, the manual must be handed over to the new owner. Enjoy the ride! 3 Throttle twistgrip 47 Table of contents Front brake lever 48 E Rear brake pedal 49 Gearchange pedal 49 Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake pedals 50 Main components and devices 52 Position on motorcycle 52 Fuel tank filler cap 53 Seat lock 54 Sidestand 55 Front fork adjusters 56 General indications 6 Rear shock absorber adjusters 58 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Useful road safety information 7 Riding the motorcycle 60 Riding with a full load 8 Running-in precautions 60 Identification data 9 Pre-ride checks 62 Starting the engine 63 Moving off 65 Controls 10 Braking 65 Position of the motorcycle controls 10 Stopping the motorcycle 66 Instrument panel 11 Parking 66 LCD – Main functions 13 Refuelling 67 LCD – How to set/display parameters 15 Toolkit and accessories 68 The immobilizer system 39 Code card 40 Immobilizer override procedure 41 Main Maintenance Operations 69 Duplicate keys 43 Removal of the fairings 69 Ignition switch and steering lock 44 Changing the air filter 73 Left-hand handlebar switch 45 Checking and topping up the coolant 74 Clutch lever 46 Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 75 Right-hand handlebar switch 47 Checking the brake pads for wear 77 4 Lubricating cables and linkages 78 Brakes 102 Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 79 Transmission 103 Charging the battery 80 Frame 104 E Checking the chain tension 81 Wheels 104 Lubricating the drive chain 81 Tyres 104 Changing the high and low beam bulbs 82 Suspension 105 Changing the sidelight bulb 84 Exhaust system 106 Rear turn indicators 85 Colour schemes 106 Number plate light 85 Electrical system 106 Headlight aim 86 Rearview mirror adjustment 87 Tubeless tyres 88 Routine maintenance record 111 Checking the engine oil level 90 Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 91 General cleaning 92 For United States of America Storing the motorcycle 93 version Only 113 Important notes 93 Reporting of safety defects 113 Safety warnings 113 Maintenance 94 Noise emission warranty 113 Noise and exhaust emission control system information 113 Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out Tampering warning 114 by the dealer 94 Riding safety 115 Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out by the customer 97 Protective apparel 116 Vehicle identification number (VIN) 116 Label location 117 Technical data 98 California evaporation emission system 119 Overall dimensions (mm) 98 Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 119 Weights 98 Engine 100 Routine maintenance record 122 Timing system 100 Performance data 101 Spark plugs 101 Fuel system 101 5 General indications Symbols E Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual carefully in order to familiarise yourself with your motorcycle. If in doubt, please contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre. You will find the information in the manual useful on trips (which Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. hopes will be smooth and enjoyable), and it will help you obtain top performance from your motorcycle for a long time. This booklet uses a set of symbols with special meanings: Warning Warranty Failure to comply with these instructions may put you In your own interest, and in order to ensure the reliability at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even death. of the motorcycle, you are strongly advised to contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre for any Important servicing that requires particular technical expertise. Risk of damage to the motorcycle and/or its Our highly qualified staff have access to the specialised components. tools required to perform any servicing job to the highest professional standards, using only Ducati original spare Notes parts as the best guarantee for perfect interchangeability, Additional information about the current operation. smooth running and long service life. References to the RIGHT or LEFT side of the motorcycle All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet. assume you are sitting on the seat, facing forward. However, the warranty does not apply to motorcycles used in competitions. If any motorcycle part is tampered with, modified, or replaced with parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the warranty period, the warranty is automatically invalidated. 6 Useful road safety information ALWAYS signal your intention to turn or change lane in good time, using the appropriate turn signals. Be sure you are clearly visible and avoid riding within the E Warning blind spot of a vehicle in front of you. Read this section before riding your motorcycle. Be very careful at road junctions, or when riding in areas near exits from private land or car parks, or on the slip roads to Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the motorways. rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you ALWAYS turn off the engine when refuelling. Be extremely need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle. careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the exhaust pipe Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are when refuelling. inexperienced or do not hold a valid licence. Do not smoke when refuelling. Riders and passengers must ALWAYS wear appropriate While refuelling, it is possible to inhale noxious fuel vapours. clothing and a safety helmet. Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing, Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become immediately wash with soap and water and change your tangled in the controls or limit your field of vision. clothing. Never start or run the engine in enclosed space. Exhaust ALWAYS remove the key if leaving your motorcycle gases are toxic and may lead to loss of consciousness or unattended. even death within a short time. The engine, exhaust pipes and silencers remain hot for a long The rider should keep his/her feet on the footrests when the time. motorcycle is in motion. ALWAYS hold the handlebars firmly with both hands so you will be ready for sudden changes in direction or in the road Warning surface. The pillion passenger should ALWAYS hold on to The exhaust system might be hot even after engine is the strap on the pillion seat with both hands. switched off; take special care not to touch the exhaust Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local system with any part of your body and do not park the regulations. motorcycle next to inflammable material (wood, leaves, etc.). ALWAYS respect speed limits where these apply, and NEVER exceed the speed allowed by the particular visibility, Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to knock against road and traffic conditions. it, and use the sidestand. Never park on uneven or soft ground, or your motorcycle may fall over. 7 Riding with a full load Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest E Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long possible position and as close to centre of the motorcycle distances with a full load in complete safety. as possible. Even weight distribution is critical for maintaining safety Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure. standards, and to avoid getting into difficulties when Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to making sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads. become unstable. Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front mudguard, as this would cause dangerous instability. Information on load capacity Do not insert objects into gaps in the frame, where they The total weight of the motorcycle in running order with could interfere with moving parts. rider, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed Check that the tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated 390 kg. on page 88 and that they are in good condition. 8 Identification data All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, E one for the frame (fig. 1) and one for the engine (fig. 2). Frame number Engine number Notes These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and should be quoted when ordering spare parts. fig. 1 fig. 2 9 Controls E 1 4 8 3 7 2 Warning This section shows the position and function of the controls used to drive the motorcycle.