Ducati SPORTCLASSIC SPORT 1000 User manual

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Use and maintenance manual
SPORT 1000

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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.
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 on 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 25
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 26
Main components and devices 28
Position on motorcycle 28
Fuel tank filler cap 29
Seat lock and helmet holder 30
Sidestand 32
Rear shock absorber adjusters 33
Riding the motorcycle 34
Running-in precautions 34
Pre-ride checks 35
Starting the engine 36
Moving off 38
Braking 38
Stopping the motorcycle 39
Parking 39
Refuelling 40
Toolkit and accessories 41
Main Maintenance Operations 42
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 42
Checking the brake pads for wear 44

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Lubricating cables and joints 45
Adjusting the throttle cable 46
Charging the battery 47
Tensioning the drive chain 49
Lubricating the drive chain 50
Replacing bulbs 51
Front turn signals 53
Rear turn signals 54
Number plate light 55
Brake light 56
Headlight aim 57
Tyres 58
Checking the engine oil level 60
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 61
General cleaning 62
Storing the motorcycle 63
Important notes 63
Maintenance 64
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 64
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 67
Technical data 68
Dimensions 68
Weights 68
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids 69
Engine 70
Timing system 70
Performance data 71
Brakes 71
Transmission 72
Frame 73
Wheels 73
Tyres 73
Spark plugs 73
Fuel system 74
Suspension 74
Exhaust system 74
Available colours 74
Electrical system 75
Routine maintenance record 79
For United States of America
Version Only 81
Reporting of safety defects 81
Safety warnings 81
Noise emission warranty 81
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 81
Tampering warning 82
Riding safety 83
Protective apparel 84
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 84
Label location 85
California evaporation emission system 87
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 87
Routine maintenance record 90

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General indications
Warranty
In your own best interest, and to maintain the reliability of the
product, you are strongly advised to contact a Ducati Dealer
or Authorized Workshop for any servicing requiring 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.
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 grab rail on the rear 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, 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 might be hot even after engine is
switched off; take special care not to touch the 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.
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 58 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

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Controls
Warning
This section shows the position and function of the
controls used to drive the motorcycle. Be sure to read this
information carefully before you use the controls.
Position of motorcycle controls (fig. 3)
1) Instrument panel.
2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.
3) Left-hand handlebar switch.
4) Clutch lever.
5) Right-hand handlebar switch.
6) Throttle twistgrip.
7) Front brake lever.
8) Gearchange pedal.
9) Rear brake pedal.
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7
1
4
3
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fig. 3

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Instrument panel (fig. 4.1 and fig. 4.2)
1) High beam warning light (blue).
Illuminates when the high beam headlight is on.
2) Turn signal warning light (green).
Flashes when a turn signal is on.
3) Low fuel warning light (yellow).
Illuminates when there are approximately 3.5 litres of fuel
left in the tank.
4) Neutral light N (green).
Illuminates when the gearbox is in neutral.
5) Engine oil pressure warning light (red).
Illuminates when engine oil pressure is too low. This light
should come on when the ignition is switched to ON and
normally goes out a few seconds after engine starts.
It may come on briefly if the engine is very hot, but
should go out again as engine speed increases.
Important
Do not use the motorcycle if this light stays on,
otherwise the engine could be damaged.
6) Amber warning light.
Illuminates and flashes when the motorcycle is parked
(immobilizer on), also used for immobilizer diagnostics.
Notes
When the immobilizer is activated, the light flashes
for 24 hours after which it goes off, but the immobilizer
remains active.
TOT
TRIP
C
F
AMPM
KM/H
TOT
TRIP
C
F
AMPM
MIN x 1000
-1
6
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7) EOBD light (amber).
Illuminates on when the engine is locked. Switches off after
a few seconds (normally 1.8 to 2 sec.).
8) Speedometer (km/h).
Indicates road speed.
a) LCD (1):
-Odometer (km).
Shows total distance travelled.
-Trip meter (km).
Indicates the distance travelled since last reset.
-Fuel reserve trip counter.
When the fuel level warning light is on, displays the
number of kilometres travelled in reserve.
9) Tachometer (rpm).
Indicates engine revs per minute.
b) LCD (2):
-Clock
-Oil temperature
TOT
TRIP
°C
°F
AMPM
KM/H
TOT
TRIP
°C
°F
AMPM
MIN x 1000
-1
ab
7
89
fig. 4.2

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LCD functions
When the engine is switched on (key turned from OFF to ON),
the instrument panel performs a check of all the instruments
(dials, display, warning lights), see (fig. 5 and fig. 6).
LCD functions (1)
By pressing button (A, fig. 6) with the key turned to ON,
you can cycle between display of the trip counter and the
odometer and, if the fuel level warning light is on, the
fuel reserve trip counter.
Resetting the trip meter
If button (A, fig. 6) is held pressed for more than 2 seconds
while the TRIP (trip meter) is active, the display is reset
(LCD 1).
LCD functions (2)
If button (B, fig. 6) is pressed with the ignition key at ON,
the display shows the clock and the oil temperature.
Setting the clock
Press (B, fig. 6) for at least 2 seconds and the time will be
shown in display (2, fig. 6).
Select AM/PM by pressing button (A, fig. 6). Press button
(B, fig. 6) to select the hour setting function. Press (A)
repeatedly to change the hour indication. Press button (B)
to change to the minute setting function.
Press button (A) to increase the minutes; hold the button
pressed for more than 5 seconds to increase the rate of
change. Press button (B) to exit the clock setting function.
KM/H MIN x 1000
-1
OFF
fig. 5
TOT
TRIP
C
F
AMPM
TOT
TRIP
C
F
AMPM
KM/H MIN x 1000
-1
CHECK
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Oil temperature function
If the oil temperature falls below 50 °C/122 °F the word
“LO” will be displayed, whereas if the temperature rises
above 170 °C/338 °F, the word “HI” will appear.
Fuel level warning light
When the fuel level warning light illuminates, the word
“FUEL” appears on display (2, fig. 6) and the fuel reserve
trip counter function will be activated and indicate on
display (1, fig. 6) the number of kilometres travelled in
reserve preceded by the letter “F” (FUEL).
Service indicator function
The “MAInt” message on display (1, fig. 6) indicates that
the service interval has been reached: it will be displayed
for 5 seconds each time the ignition is switched on.
When the “MAInt” message is displayed, contact an
authorised dealer or service centre.
Display backlight
Press button (B, fig. 6) within 5 seconds after the ignition
key is turned to the ON position to adjust the brightness of
the backlight. The brightness changes at each press of the
button.
Warning
Any adjustments to the instrument panel must only be
carried out when the motorcycle is stationary. Never operate
the instrument panel controls while riding the motorcycle.

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Automatic headlight switch-off
This function helps reduce battery use by automatically
switching off the headlight.
The device is triggered in two cases:
- in the first case, if you turn the key from OFF to ON but
do not start the engine, After 60 seconds the headlight
will be deactivated and will only be reactivated the next
time the key is turned from OFF to ON or the engine is
started.
- in the second case, after normal use of the motorcycle
with the lights on, if the engine is shut off using the
ENGINE STOP switch (1, fig. 13). In this case,
60 seconds after the engine is stopped, the headlight
will be turned off and will only be turned on again the
next time the engine is started.
Notes
Also during engine starting, the system turns the
headlight off and turns it back on once the engine has
started.

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The immobilizer system
For additional anti-theft protection, the motorcycle is
equipped with an IMMOBILIZER, an electronic system
that locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition
switch is turned off.
The grip of each ignition key contains an electronic device
that modulates the output signal from a special antenna in
the switch when the ignition is switched On. The modulated
signal represents the “password” (which is changed at
each start-up) by which the ECU recognizes the ignition key.
The ECU will only allow the engine to start if it recognises
this password.
Keys (fig. 7)
The owner receives a set of keys, comprising:
-1keyA(RED)
The red key is a service tool and is part of the motorcycle’s
immobilizer system.
It contains the code of the immobilizer system and should
not be used for normal everyday use of your motorcycle.
Your dealer may ask you to produce the red key in order to
carry out certain service operations. For security reasons,
the red key cannot be replaced. In cases where the red key
is required for servicing purposes and the owner is unable
to produce it, it will be necessary to renew the motorcycle’s
electronic control unit, instrument panel and ignition switch
assembly, and the cost of these operations will be met by
the owner. It is therefore important to keep the red key in a
safe place.
-2keysB(BLACK)
Warning
The red key (A) has a rubber sleeve to keep it in
perfect condition, and prevent contact with other keys.
Never remove this sleeve unless absolutely necessary.
The B keys are the keys for normal use, and are used to:
- start the engine.
- open the lock on the fuel tank filler cap.
- open the seat lock.
The A key performs all the same functions as the B keys and
it can also be used to reset and re-program other black keys
if necessary.
BA
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Notes
The three keys have a small tag (1) attached, which
shows their identification number.
Warning
Keep the keys separate, and store the tag (1) and key A
in a safe place.
It is also advisable to use only one of the black keys to
start the motorcycle.
Code card
The keys come with a CODE CARD (fig. 8), which shows: the
electronic code (A, fig. 9) to be used if the engine is locked,
and if the engine fails to start when the key is at On.
Warning
Keep the CODE CARD in a safe place. It is advisable to
always carry the electronic code shown on the CODE CARD
with you when using the motorcycle, in case it is necessary
to override the engine immobilizer by means of the
procedure that uses the throttle twistgrip.
In the event of faults in the immobilizer system, the
following procedure makes it possible to disable the
“engine lock” function, which is indicated by the yellow-
amber EOBD warning light (7, fig. 4.2).
This operation is only possible if the electronic code
indicated on the code card is known.
fig. 8
A
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Procedure to override the immobilizer
using the throttle twistgrip
1) Turn the key to ON, turn the twistgrip to fully open the
throttle and hold it open.
The EOBD warning light (7, fig. 4.1) will go off after the
pre-set time of 8 seconds.
2) Release the throttle as soon as the EOBD warning light
turns off.
3) The EOBD warning light will light up and start flashing.
Now enter the electronic release code shown on the
CODE CARD given to the customer when the
motorcycle was handed over by the dealer.
4) Count the number of flashes of the EOBD (7, fig. 4.1)
light equal to the first number of the secret code.
Open the throttle twistgrip, keep fully open for
2 seconds, then release. The digit entered is
acknowledged, and the EOBD light comes on and stays
on for the pre-set time of 4 seconds. Repeat the
operation until you have entered the final digit. If no
operation is performed with the throttle twistgrip, the
EOBD light will flash 20 times and then illuminate
steadily. In this case, repeat the procedure from step (1).
5) When you release the throttle, if the code was entered
correctly, the EOBD light will flash to indicate that the
engine is unlocked. The EOBD light returns to its normal
state (off) after 4 seconds.
6) If the code was NOT entered correctly, the EOBD light
will remain lit and the procedure can be repeated as
many times as necessary by turning the key to OFF,
then starting again from step (1).
Notes
If you release the twistgrip too soon, the warning
light comes on again. Return the ignition key to OFF and
repeat the procedure from step 1.

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Operation
When the ignition key is turned from ON to OFF, the
immobilizer system activates the engine lock. When the
ignition key is turned from OFF to ON to start the engine:
1) if the code is recognised, the warning light (6, fig. 4.1)
on the instrument panel will flash briefly. This means
that the immobilizer system has recognised the code
and disabled the engine lock. When you press the
START (2, fig. 13) button, the engine will start up.
2) if either the warning light (6, fig. 4.1) or the EOBD light
(7, fig. 4.1) remain lit, the code has not been recognized.
In this case, turn the ignition key back to OFF and then
to ON again. If the engine still does not start, try again
with the other black key. If the engine still fails to start,
contact your DUCATI Service Centre.
3) If the warning light (6, fig. 4.1) keeps flashing, it means
that an error signal from the immobilizer system has
been cleared (e.g. with the override procedure using the
throttle twistgrip). Turn the key to OFF and back to ON;
the immobilizer light should return to its normal state
(see step 1).
Warning
Sharp knocks can damage the electronic components
inside the key.
Always use the same key during the procedure. Using
different keys could prevent the system from recognising
the code in the key.
Duplicate keys
If you need additional keys, contact your DUCATI Service
Centre with all the keys you have in your possession and
your CODE CARD.
DUCATI Service will program new keys and re-program
your original keys, up to a maximum of 8 keys.
DUCATI Service may ask for proof that you are the
legitimate owner of the motorcycle.
The codes for any keys not present during the memory
programming procedure are cancelled, to ensure that any
keys that may have been lost can no longer be used to
start the engine.
Notes
If you sell your motorcycle, do not forget to pass on
all the keys and the CODE CARD to the new owner.