Ducati Monster 795 ABS User manual

cod 913.7.185.1A

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Owner’s manual

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Before riding the motorcycle, rider and pillion
passenger must ALWAYS wear and fasten the safety
helmet.

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We would like to welcome you among Ducati enthusiasts,
and 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.
We are continuously working to improve our Technical
Assistance service. For this reason, we recommend that you
strictly follow the instructions in this manual, especially
those regarding the running-in period. In this way, you can be
sure your Ducati motorcycle will continue to be a pleasure to
ride.
For repairs or advice, please contact one of our authorised
service centres.
Enjoy the ride!
Note
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 your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty, reliability
and worth of your motorcycle, use original Ducati spare parts
only.
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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General indications 7
Warranty 7
Symbols 7
Useful road safety information 8
Riding with a full load 9
Identification data 10
Instrument panel (Dashboard) 11
Instrument panel 11
LCD unit functions 14
LCD – How to set/display parameters 16
Total distance covered indicator: ”Odometer” 19
“Speed” indicator 20
“TRIP” meter 21
Distance travelled on fuel reserve: ”TRIP FUEL” 22
Clock display indicator 23
Oil temperature indicator 24
Service indicator 27
Battery voltage indicator (BATT) 28
Engine idle RPM setting (RPM) 30
Backlighting adjustment 31
LAP time display function 32
Stored data display (LAP Memory) 34
DDA data acquisition 35
Erase DDA 36
ABS disabling function (for Monster 795 ABS only) 37
Clock setting function 38
Instrument panel diagnostics 39
Headlight “smart” auto-off 43
”Smart” headlight switch-on 43
The immobilizer system 44
Code card 45
Immobilizer override procedure 46
Duplicate keys 48
Service menu - units of measurement (UNIT SET) 49
Controls 51
Position of motorcycle controls 51
Ignition switch and steering lock 52
Left-hand handlebar switch 53
Clutch lever 54
Right-hand handlebar switch 55
Throttle twistgrip 56
Front brake lever 56
Rear brake pedal 57
Gear change pedal 57
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 58

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Main components and devices 59
Position on the vehicle 59
Tank filler plug 60
Seat lock 61
Helmet cable 62
Side stand 63
Rear shock absorber adjusters 64
Riding the motorcycle 65
Running-in recommendations 65
Pre-ride checks 66
Starting the engine 68
Moving off 70
Braking 71
Stopping the motorcycle 72
Refuelling 72
Parking 73
Tool kit and accessories 74
Main maintenance operations 75
Changing the air filter 75
Checking brake and clutch fluid levels 75
Checking brake pads for wear 76
Lubricating cables and linkages 77
Throttle cable adjustment 78
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter
storage 78
Removal of the battery 79
Refitting the battery 86
Tensioning the drive chain 97
Lubricating the drive chain 98
Changing bulbs 99
Headlight aim 100
Tyres 102
Checking the engine oil level 104
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 105
General cleaning 106
Storing the motorcycle 107
Important notes 107
Maintenance 108
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 108
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the customer 111
Technical data 112
Overall dimensions (mm) 112
Weights 112
Engine 114
Timing system 114
Performance data 115
Spark plugs 115
Fuel system 115
Brakes 116
Transmission 117

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Frame 118
Wheels 118
Tyres 118
Suspension 118
Exhaust system 119
Colour schemes 119
Electric system 119
Routine maintenance record 125

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General indications
Warranty
In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product
reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to a Ducati Dealer
or Authorised Service Centre for servicing that requires any
particular technical expertise.
Our highly skilled staff have the tools required to perform any
servicing job to the highest professional standards, using
only Ducati original spare parts to ensure full
interchangeability, smooth running and long life.
All Ducati motorcycles come with a Warranty Booklet. The
warranty does not apply to motorcycles used in competitions
or in cases where there is evidence of poor maintenance. 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 Authorised
Service Centre. The information contained herein will prove
useful on your trips - and Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. wishes
you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the
performance of your motorcycle unchanged 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.
Note
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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EUseful 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.
Important
Before riding the motorcycle, rider and pillion
passenger must ALWAYS wear suitable clothes and 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 indoors. 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.
Ride within the law and observe national and local rules.
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 pull to the next lane
in good time using the suitable turn indicators.
Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the blind
spot of vehicles ahead.
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.

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ALWAYS remove the key when you leave 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 part of your body 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.
Riding 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 including
rider, pillion passenger, luggage and additional accessories
should not exceed
390 kg.
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest
possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
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 steering head 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.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
indicated at page 102 and that they are in good condition.