Ducati SPORT 1000 S User manual

Libretto uso e manutenzione
Owner's manual
Manuel d'utilisation et entretien
Anleitungs-und Instandhaltungsheft

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Use and maintenance manual
SPORT 1000S

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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 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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Table 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 motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD functions 13
The immobilizer system 16
Keys 16
Code card 17
Procedure to override the immobilizer using the throttle
twistgrip 18
Duplicate keys 19
Ignition switch and steering lock 20
Left-hand handlebar switch 21
Clutch lever 22
Right-hand handlebar switch 23
Throttle twistgrip 24
Front brake lever 24
Rear brake pedal 25
Gearchange pedal 26
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 27
Main components and devices 29
Position on motorcycle 29
Fuel tank filler cap 30
Seat lock and helmet holder 31
Sidestand 33
Rearview mirors 34
Steering damper 35
Rear shock absorber adjusters 36
Riding the motorcycle 37
Running-in recommendations 37
Pre-ride checks 38
Starting the engine 39
Moving off 41
Braking 41
Stopping the motorcycle 42
Parking 42
Refuelling 43
Toolkit and accessories 44
Main Maintenance Operations 45
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 45
Checking the brake pads for wear 47

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Lubricating cables and joints 48
Adjusting the throttle cable 49
Charging the battery 50
Tensioning the drive chain 52
Lubricating the drive chain 53
Replacing bulbs 54
Front turn signals 56
Rear turn signals 57
Number plate light 58
Brake light 59
Headlight aim 60
Tyres 61
Checking the engine oil level 63
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 64
General cleaning 65
Storing the motorcycle 66
Important notes 66
Maintenance 67
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 67
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 70
Technical data 71
Dimensions (mm) 71
Weights 71
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 72
Engine 73
Timing system 73
Performance data 74
Brakes 74
Transmission 75
Frame 76
Wheels 76
Tyres 76
Spark plugs 76
Fuel system 77
Suspension 77
Exhaust system 77
Available colours 77
Electrical system 78
For United States of America Version
Only 82
Reporting of safety defects 82
Safety warnings 82
Noise emission warranty 82
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 82
Tampering warning 83
Riding safety 84
Protective apparel 85
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 85
Label location 86
California evaporation emission system 88
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 88
Routine maintenance record 91

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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 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.
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 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 fumes are poisonous 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.
In order to be prepared for any change of direction
or variations in the road surface, always hold the
handlebars firmly with both hands. The pillion passenger
should always hold on to the seat strap 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 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, you may 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 may still be hot even after
engine is switched off; so take special care not to touch
it with any part of the 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 ground or soft terrain or the
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.
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 61 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