Ducati SUPERBIKE 1098S Tricolore User manual

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Use and maintenance manual
1098 / 1098S

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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 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 36
Code card 37
Immobilizer override procedure 38
Duplicate keys 40
Ignition switch and steering lock
Left-hand handlebar switch 42
Clutch lever 43
Right-hand handlebar switch 44
Throttle twistgrip 44
Front brake lever 45
Rear brake pedal 46
Gearchange pedal 46
Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake
pedals 47
Main components and devices 49
Location 49
Fuel tank filler cap 50
Seat lock and helmet holder 51
Sidestand 53
Steering damper 54
Front fork adjusters 55
Shock absorber adjusters 57
Changing motorcycle track alignment 59
Riding the motorcycle 61
Running-in precautions 61
Pre-ride checks 63
Starting the engine 64
Moving off 66
Braking 66
Stopping the motorcycle 67
Parking 67
Refuelling 68
Toolkit and accessories 69
USB DAQ (for 1098S only) 70
Main Use and Maintenance Operations 71
Removing the fairing 71
Checking and topping up the coolant 75
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 76
Checking brake pads for wear 78

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Lubricating cables and joints 79
Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 80
Charging the battery 81
Checking the chain tension 82
Lubricating the drive chain 82
Changing the high and low beam bulbs 83
Changing the parking light bulb 85
Rear turn signal indicators 86
Number plate light 86
Headlight aim 87
Rear view mirror adjustment 88
Tubeless tyres 89
Checking the engine oil level 91
Cleaning and renewing the spark plugs 92
General cleaning 93
Storing the motorcycle 94
Important notes 94
Maintenance 95
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 95
Programmed maintenance plan: operations to be carried out
by the dealer 98
Technical data 99
Overall dimensions (mm) 99
Weights 99
Engine 101
Timing system 101
Performance data 101
Spark plugs 102
Fuel system 102
Brakes 102
Transmission 103
Frame 104
Wheels 104
Tyres 104
Suspension 105
Exhaust system 105
Available colours 105
Electrical system 106
Periodic maintenance record 110
For United States of America version
Only 111
Reporting of safety defects 111
Safety warnings 111
Noise emission warranty 111
Noise and exhaust emission control system information 111
Tampering warning 112
Riding safety 113
Protective apparel 114
Vehicle identification number (VIN) 114
Label location 115
California evaporation emission system 117
Ducati limited warranty on emission control system 117
Routine maintenance record 120

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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 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.
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 89 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 the motorcycle controls (fig. 3)
1) Instrument panel.
2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock.
3) Left-hand handlebar switch.
4) Clutch lever.
5) Rear brake pedal.
6) Right-hand handlebar switch.
7) Throttle twistgrip.
8) Front brake lever.
9) Gearchange pedal.
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