Ducati SUPERBIKE 1098 R BAYLISS User manual

Owner's manual
1098 R
1098 R Bayliss
DUCATISUPERBIKE

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Use and maintenance manual
1098 R / 1098 R Bayliss

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Welcome to the world of Ducati enthusiasts! We
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 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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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 the motorcycle controls 10
Instrument panel 11
LCD – Main functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 15
The immobilizer system 45
Code card 46
Immobilizer override procedure 47
Duplicate keys 49
Ignition switch and steering lock 50
Left-hand handlebar switch 51
Clutch lever 52
Right-hand handlebar switch 53
Throttle twistgrip 53
Front brake lever 54
Rear brake pedal 55
Gearchange pedal 55
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals 56
Main components and devices 58
Position on motorcycle 58
Fuel tank filler cap 59
Sidestand 60
Steering damper 61
Front fork adjusters 62
Rear shock absorber adjusters 64
Adjusting the rear ride height 66
Riding the motorcycle 68
Running-in precautions 68
Pre-ride checks 70
Starting the engine 71
Moving off 73
Braking 73
Stopping the motorcycle 74
Parking 74
Refuelling 75
Accessories supplied 76
USB Data Acquisition kit 80
Main Maintenance Operations 81
Removal of the fairings 81
Checking and topping up the coolant level 86
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 87
Checking the brake pads for wear 89
Lubricating cables and linkages 90
Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 91
Charging the battery 92