Ducati MONSTER 1100 S User manual

Owner's manual
1100 / 1100S
DUCATIMONSTER

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Use and maintenance manual
1100 / 1100S

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Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts! We
congratulate you on your excellent choice of motorcycle.
We are sure that you will use your Ducati for longer
journeys as well as short daily trips, but however you
use your motorcycle, Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes
you an enjoyable ride.
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. recommends that you adhere
strictly to the instructions in this manual, especially those
regarding the running-in period. This will ensure that your
Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to ride.
For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorized
service centres.
We also provide an information service for all Ducati owners
and enthusiasts for any advice and suggestions you might
need.
Enjoy the ride!
Notes
Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. cannot accept any liability
for errors that may have occurred in the preparation of this
manual. All information in this manual is valid at the time of
going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. reserves the right
to make any modifications required due to the ongoing
development of their products.
For safety and reliability, to avoid invalidating the warranty
and to maintain the value of your motorcycle, use only
original Ducati spare parts.
Warning
This manual is an integral part of the product and,
if ownership is transferred to a third party, must always
be passed to the new owner.

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ETable of contents
General indications 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful road safety information 7
Riding with a full load 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of the motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD – Main functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 15
The immobilizer system 39
Code card 40
Immobilizer override procedure 41
Duplicate keys 43
Ignition switch and steering lock 44
Left-hand handlebar switch 45
Clutch lever 46
Right-hand handlebar switch 47
Throttle twistgrip 48
Front brake lever 48
Rear brake pedal 49
Gearchange pedal 49
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 50
Main components and devices 51
Position on motorcycle 51
Fuel tank filler cap 52
Seat lock and helmet holder 53
Sidestand 54
Front fork adjusters 55
Shock absorber adjusters 57
Riding the motorcycle 58
Running-in precautions 58
Pre-ride checks 59
Starting the engine 60
Moving off 62
Braking 63
Stopping the motorcycle 64
Refuelling 64
Parking 65
Toolkit and accessories 66
Main Maintenance Operations 67
Changing the air filter 67
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 67
Checking the brake pads for wear 68
Lubricating cables and linkages 69

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Adjusting the throttle cable 70
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 70
Removal of the battery 71
Refitting the battery 78
Tensioning the drive chain 87
Lubricating the drive chain 88
Changing bulbs 89
Headlight aim 90
Tyres 92
Checking the engine oil level 94
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 95
General cleaning 96
Storing the motorcycle 97
Important notes 97
Maintenance 98
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 98
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the customer 101
Technical data 102
Overall dimensions (mm) 102
Weights 102
Fluids and lubricants 103
Engine 104
Timing system 104
Performance data 105
Spark plugs 105
Fuel system 105
Brakes 106
Transmission 107
Frame 108
Wheels 108
Tyres 108
Suspension 108
Exhaust system 109
Colour schemes 109
Electrical system 109
Routine maintenance record 114
For United States of America Version
Only 115
Reporting of safety defects 115
Safety warnings 115
Noise emission warranty 115
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 115
Tampering warning 116
Riding safety 117
Protective apparel 118
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 118
Label location 119
California evaporation emission system 121
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 121
Routine Maintenance Record 124

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Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to ensure the reliability
of the motorcycle, you are strongly advised to contact a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre for any
servicing that requires particular technical expertise.
Our highly qualified staff have access to the specialised
tools required to perform any servicing job to the highest
professional standards, using only Ducati original spare
parts as the best guarantee for perfect interchangeability,
smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet.
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.
Symbols
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. The information in this manual will help
ensure that your riding experience is trouble-free 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
Failure to comply with these instructions may put you
at risk, and could lead to severe injury or even death.
Important
Risk of damage to the motorcycle and/or its
components.
Notes
Additional information about the current operation.
References to the right or left side of the motorcycle
assume you are sitting on the seat, facing forward.

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Useful road safety information
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are
inexperienced or do not hold a valid licence.
Riders and passengers must always wear appropriate
clothing and a safety helmet.
Do not wear loose clothes or accessories that could become
tangled in the controls or limit your field of vision.
Never start or run the engine in enclosed space. Exhaust
gases are toxic and may lead to loss of consciousness or
even death within a short time.
The rider should keep his/her feet on the footrests when the
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
surface. The pillion passenger should always hold on to
the grabhandles under the seat with both hands.
Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local
regulations.
Always respect speed limits where these are indicated and
always adapt your speed to suit the current visibility,
road and traffic conditions.
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
blind spot of a vehicle in front of you.
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
motorways.
Always turn off the engine when refuelling. Be extremely
careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the exhaust pipe
when refuelling.
Do not smoke when refuelling.
While refuelling, it is possible to inhale noxious fuel vapours.
Should any fuel drops be spilled on your skin or clothing,
immediately wash with soap and water and change your
clothing.
Always remove the key if leaving your motorcycle unattended.
The engine, exhaust pipes and silencers remain hot for a long
time.
Warning
The exhaust system might be hot, even after engine is
switched off; take special care not to touch exhaust system
with any body part and do not park the motorcycle next to
inflammable material (wood, leaves, etc.).
Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to knock against
it, and use the sidestand.
Never park on uneven or soft ground, or your motorcycle
may fall over.

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ERiding with a full load
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical for maintaining safety
standards, and to avoid getting into difficulties when making
sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Information on load capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order with
rider, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed
390 kg.
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest
possible position and as close to centre of the motorcycle as
possible.
Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure.
Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to
become unstable.
Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front
mudguard, as this would cause dangerous instability.
Do not insert objects into gaps in the frame, where they
could interfere with moving parts.
Check that the tyres are inflated to the pressure indicated on
page 92 and that they are in good condition.

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Identification data
All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,
one for the frame (fig. 1) and one for the engine (fig. 2).
Notes
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and
should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
Frame number
Engine number
fig. 1
fig. 2