Ducati 998S BOSTROM User manual

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DUCATI998S Bostrom
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!
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 the motorcycle is resold - 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 maximun load allowed 8
Accessories 8
Identification data 9
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
Starter lever 15
Right switch 16
Throttle twistgrip 16
Front brake lever 16
Rear brake pedal 17
Gear change pedal 17
Adjustment of gear change and rear brake pedals 18
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
Shock absorber adjusters 26
Changing motorcycle track alignment 27
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
Tool kit and accessories 35
Main maintenance operations 36
Removing the fairing 36
Cleaning and changing air filters 38
Checking the coolant level 39
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 40
Checking brake pads for wear 41
Lubricating cables and joints 42
Throttle cable adjustment 42
Charging the battery 43
Adjusting headstock angle 44

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Chain tension inspection 45
Chain lubrication 45
Replacing bulbs 46
Beam setting 50
Rear view mirror adjustment 51
Tubeless tyres 51
Checking engine oil level 53
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 54
Cleaning the motorcycle 55
Storing the bike away 55
Important notes 56
Technical data 57
Overall dimensions 57
Weights 57
Top-ups 58
Engine 59
Timing system 59
Spark plugs 60
Performance data 60
Brakes 60
Transmission 61
Frame 62
Wheels 62
Tyres 62
Suspensions 63
Electric system 63
Routine maintenance record 67