Ducati MULTISTRADA 1100 S User manual

Libretto uso e manutenzione
Use and maintenance manual
Manuel d'utilisation et entretien
Bedienungs- und Wartungsanleitung

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Use and maintenance manual
1100S
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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 follow strictly 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 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 the 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 motorcycle and, if
ownership of the motorcycle is transferred to a third party,
the manual must be handed over to the new owner.

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Table of contents
General indications 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful road safety information 7
Riding with a full load 8
Identification data 10
Controls 11
Position of the motorcycle controls 11
Instrument panel 12
LCD – Main functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 15
Display backlight 21
Brightness of warning lights 21
Lights auto-switch off function 21
The immobilizer system 22
Keys 22
Code card 23
Procedure to override the immobilizer using the throttle
twistgrip 24
Duplicate keys 25
Ignition switch and steering lock 26
Left-hand handlebar switch 27
Clutch lever 28
Right-hand handlebar switch 29
Throttle twistgrip 29
Front brake lever 30
Rear brake pedal 31
Gearchange pedal 31
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 32
Main components and devices 34
Position on motorcycle 34
Fuel tank filler cap 35
Passenger seat lock and helmet holder 36
Document compartment lock 37
Sidestand 38
Front fork adjuster 39
Rear shock absorber adjusters 41
Rear view mirror adjustment 43
Adjusting the rear ride height 44
Riding the motorcycle 46
Running-in precautions 46
Pre-ride checks 48
Starting the engine 49
Moving off 51
Braking 51
Stopping the motorcycle 52
Parking 52
Refuelling 53
Toolkit and accessories 54
Main Use and Maintenance Operations 55

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Removing the fairing panels 55
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 60
Checking the brake pads for wear 62
Lubricating cables and joints 63
Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 64
Charging the battery 65
Checking the chain tension 66
Lubricating the drive chain 67
Changing the high and low beam headlight bulbs 68
Changing the front turn indicator bulbs 72
Changing the rear turn indicator bulbs 73
Changing the number plate light and brake light bulbs 74
Headlight aim 76
Tubeless tyres 78
Checking the engine oil level 80
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 81
General cleaning 82
Storing the motorcycle 83
Important notes 83
Maintenance 84
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 84
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 87
Technical data 88
Overall dimensions (mm) 88
Weights 88
Fluids and lubricants 89
Engine 90
Timing system 90
Performance data 91
Spark plugs 91
Fuel system 91
Exhaust system 91
Transmission 92
Brakes 93
Frame 94
Wheels 94
Tyres 94
Suspension 95
Available colours 95
Electrical system 96
For United States of America version
Only 101
Reporting of safety defects 101
Safety warnings 101
Noise emission warranty 101
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 101
Tampering warning 102
Riding safety 103
Protective apparel 104
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 104
Label location 105
California evaporation emission system 107
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 107
Routine maintenance record 110

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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 Authorized Workshop for servicing
that requires any 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 service 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. You will find the information in the manual
useful on trips (which Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. hopes will
be smooth 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.
The terms right and left are relative to the direction of
running of the motorcycle.

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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 an 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 grab rail on the rear seat with both hands.
Obey the legal requirements and observe national and local
regulations.
Always respect the speed limits where these are indicated,
and never exceed the speed allowed by the particular
visibility, road and traffic conditions.
Always signal your intention to turn or change lane in good
time, using the appropriate turn signal indicators.
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 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.

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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.
Important
Avoid riding at speeds in excess of 120 km/h with
panniers fitted.
Reduce your speed even further if your tyres are worn, on
poor road surfaces, or in poor visibility.
Information on load capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order with
rider, luggage and additional accessories should not
exceed 410 kg.
The total weight of luggage must never exceed 23 kg,
divided as follows (fig. 1):
9 kg max. per side pannier;
5 kg max. in the tank bag.
9
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5
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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.
When fitting panniers (available from the Ducati parts
service):
arrange personal effects and accessories according to
weight and distribute them evenly in both panniers;
lock the panniers with the key provided.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure
indicated at page 78 and that they are in good condition.