Ducati 749DARK User manual

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DUCATI749DARK
Owner’s manual

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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 Holding
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.
Enjoy your ride!
Note
Ducati Motor Holding 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 Holding S.p.A.
reserves the right to make any changes required by the
future development of the above-mentioned products.
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.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS
General 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful information for safe riding 7
Carrying the max load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD - main functions 12
LCD - how to set/display parameters 14
The immobilizer system 19
Keys 19
Code card 20
Procedure to disable immobilizer engine block through
throttle twistgrip 21
Duplicate keys 22
Ignition switch and steering lock 23
Left switch 24
Clutch lever 25
Cold start lever 26
Right switch 27
Throttle twistgrip 27
Front brake lever 28
Rear brake pedal 29
Gear change pedal 30
Gear change pedal adjustment 31
Rear brake pedal adjustment 32
Main components and devices 33
Location 33
Tank filler plug 34
Seat catch and helmet hook 35
Side stand 37
Front fork adjusters 38
Shock absorber adjusters 40
Directions for use 41
Running-in recommendations 41
Pre-ride checks 43
Starting the engine 44
Moving off 46
Braking 46
Stopping the motorcycle 47
Parking 47
Refueling 48
Tool kit and accessories 49

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Main maintenance operations 50
Removing the fairing 50
Checking and topping up the coolant level 53
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 55
Checking brake pads for wear 56
Lubricating cables and joints 57
Throttle cable tension adjustment 58
Charging the battery 59
Chain tension inspection 60
Chain lubrication 60
Changing the high and low beam bulbs 61
Changing the parking light bulb 63
Front turn indicators 64
Rear turn indicators 64
Stop light 65
Number plate light 65
Beam setting 66
Rear view mirror adjustment 67
Tubeless tyres 68
Checking engine oil level 70
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 71
Cleaning the motorcycle 72
Storing the bike away 73
Important notes 73
Technical data 74
Overall dimensions 74
Weights 74
Top-ups 75
Engine 76
Timing system 76
Performance data 77
Spark plugs 77
Brakes 77
Transmission 78
Frame 79
Wheels 79
Tyres 79
Suspensions 80
Exhaust system 80
Available colours 80
Electric system 81
For United States of America version only 85
Routine maintenance record 94