Ducati Multistrada 1000DS 2004 User manual

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Owner's manual
DUCATIMULTISTRADA
1000DS
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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. Please contact our authorised service centres
to have your motorcycle repaired or if you simply need
advice.
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 - in the event 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 maximum load allowed 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD unit functions 12
LCD - Parameter setting/display 14
Backlighting function 21
Pilot lights brightness function 21
Auto-off headlight function 21
The immobilizer system 21
Keys 22
Code card 23
Procedure to disable immobilizer engine block through
throttle twistgrip 24
Duplicate keys 25
Ignition switch and steering lock 26
Left switch 27
Clutch lever 28
Right switch 29
Throttle twistgrip 29
Front brake lever 30
Rear brake pedal 31
Gear change pedal 31
Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 32
Main components and devices 34
Location 34
Tank filler plug 35
Passenger seat catch and helmet hook 36
Glove compartment lock 37
Side stand 38
Front fork adjusters 39
Rear shock absorber adjusters 41
Rear-view mirrors adjustment 42
Motorcycle trim adjustment 43
Directions for use 44
Running-in recommendations 44
Pre-ride checks 46
Starting the engine 47
Moving off 49
Braking 49
Stopping the motorcycle 50
Parking 50
Refuelling 51
Tool kit and accessories 52
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Main maintenance operations 53
Removing the fairing 53
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 58
Checking brake pads for wear 60
Lubricating joints 61
Throttle cable free play adjustment 62
Charging the battery 63
Checking the drive chain tension 64
Chain lubrication 65
Replacing headlamp bulbs 66
Changing the front direction indicators bulbs 70
Changing the rear direction indicators bulbs 71
Changing the number plate and stop light bulbs 72
Beam setting 74
Tubeless tyre pressure 75
Checking engine oil level 77
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 78
Cleaning the motorcycle 79
Storing the bike away 79
Important notes 79
Technical data 80
Overall dimensions 80
Weights 80
Engine 82
Timing system 82
Performance data 83
Spark plugs 83
Exhaust system 83
Transmission 84
Brakes 85
Frame 86
Wheels 86
Tyres 86
Suspensions 87
Available in the following colors: 87
Electric system 88
For United States of America version Only 93
Routine maintenance record 102
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