User manual DUCATI MONSTER - 1999

Owner's manual E 1 E 2 Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept out best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor s.p.a wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. We are steadily doing are best to improve our "Technical Assistance" service. For this reason, we recommend you to strictly follow the indications given in this manual, especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable emotions. Enjoy your ride! Ducati Motor S.p.A. declines any liability whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this manual. The information contained herein is valid at the time of going to print. Ducati Motor S.p.A. reserves the right to make any changes required by the future development of the above-mentioned products. E For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty, reliability and worth of your motorcycle, use original Ducati spare parts only. Warning This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle and - if the motorcycle is resold - must always be handed over to the new owner. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Main components and devices 19 Location 19 Tank filler plug 20 Seat catch and helmet pin 21 Side stand 22 Shock absorber adjusters 23 Shock absorber adjusters (900S) 24 Front fork adjusters (900S) 25 Directions for use 27 Running-in recommendations 27 Pre-ride checks 29 Starting the engine 30 Moving off 32 Braking 32 Stopping the motorcycle 33 Refueling 33 Parking 34 Maintenance 35 Tool kit and accessories 35 Routine maintenance 36 Main maintenance operations 39 Lifting the fuel tank 39 Changing air filter 40 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 41 Checking brake pads for wear 42 Lubricating cables and joints 43 Throttle cable adjustment 44 Checking battery liquid level 44 E General 6 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Useful information for safe riding 7 Carrying the max load allowed 8 Identification data 9 Controls 10 Position of motorcycle controls 10 Instrument panel 11 Keys 12 Ignition switch and steering lock 12 Left switch 13 Clutch lever 14 Cold start lever 15 Right switch 16 Throttle twistgrip 16 Front brake lever 16 Rear brake pedal 17 Gear change pedal 17 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 18 4 Charging the battery 45 Chain tensioning 46 Chain lubrication 47 Replacing bulbs 47 Headlamp alignment 50 Tyres 51 Checking engine oil level 53 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 64 Cleaning the motorcycle 55 Storing the bike away 56 Important notes 56 Technical data 57 Overall dimensions 57 Weights 57 Top-ups 58 Engine 59 Timing system 59 Performance data 60 Spark plugs 60 Brakes 61 Transmission 62 Frame 63 Wheels 63 Tyres 63 Suspensions 63 Electric system 64 Monster versions 69 600/750/900 69 Dark 69 City 69 CityDark 69 900 Cromo 70 900S 70 Metallic (600/750) 70 Metallic (900 i.e.) 70 Installing and setting the windscreen (City/CityDark) 71 Side bags (City/CityDark) 72 bag maintenance and cleaning 77 Bag supports 78 Windproof cover (900S) 79 For United States of America version only Routine maintenance record 92 81 E 5 GENERAL E Warranty In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our authorized Dealers and workshops for any servicing requiring particular technical expertise. Our highly skilled staff have access to the implements required to perform any servicing job at best, and use Ducati original spare parts only as the best guarantee for full interchangeability, smooth running and long life. All Ducati motorcycles come with a "Warranty Card". However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles used in competitions or competitive trials. No motorcycle part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced with parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the warranty period, or the warranty right will be automatically invalidated. Symbols Ducati Motor S.p.A. advises you to read this booklet carefully so as to become familiar with your motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati dealer or authorized workshop. The information contained herein will prove useful on your trips - and Ducati Motor S.p.A. wishes you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the performance of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time. The text is supplemented with schematic illustrations for quick reference and better understanding of the subjects concerned. This manual contains some special remarks: Warning Failure to comply with these instructions may put you at risk and lead to severe injury or death. Important Possibility of damaging the motorcycle and/or its components. Note Additional information concerning the job being carried out. The terms right and left are referred to the motorcycle viewed from the riding position. 6 Useful information for safe riding Warning Read this section before riding your motorcycle. Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always make sure you have your licence with you when riding; you need a valid licence to be entitled to ride your motorcycle. Do not lend your motorcycle to inexperienced riders or who do not hold a valid licence. Both rider and pillion passenger must always wear a safety helmet. Wear proper clothing, with no loose items or accessories that may become tangled in the controls or limit your zone of vision. Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases are poisonous and may lead to loss of consciousness or even death within a short time. Both rider and pillion passenger should keep their feet on the footpegs when the motorcycle is in motion. Always hold the handlebars firmly with both hands so you will be ready for sudden changes of direction or in the road surface. The pillion passenger should always hold on to the suitable strap at the rear of the seat with both hands. Ride within the law and observe national and local rules. Always respect speed limits where these are posted. However, always adjust your speed to the visibility, road and traffic conditions you are riding in. Always signal your intention to turn or pull to the next lane in good time using the suitable turn indicators. Be sure you are clearly visible and do not ride within the blind spot of vehicles ahead. Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or when riding in the areas near exits from private grounds, car parks or on slip roads to access motorways. Always turn off the engine when refueling. Be extremely careful not to spill gasoline on the engine or on the exhaust pipe when refueling. Do not smoke when refueling. While refueling, you may inhale noxious gasoline vapours. Should any gasoline drops be spilled on your skin or clothing, immediately wash with soap and water and change your clothing. Always remove the key when you leave your motorcycle unattended. The engine, exhaust pipes, and mufflers stay hot for a long time. Park your motorcycle where no one is likely to hit it and use the side stand. Never park on uneven or soft ground or your motorcycle may fall over. E 7 Carrying the maximum load allowed Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding, carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety. Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads. Information about carrying capacity The total weight of the motorcycle in running order including rider, pillion passenger, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed 370 Kg/816 lb. Try to arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre. Be sure to secure the luggage to the supports provided on the motorcycle as firmly as possible. Improperly secured luggage may affect stability. Never fix bulky or heavy objects to the handlebar or to the front mud guard as this would affect stability and cause danger. Do not insert any objects you may need to carry into the gaps of the frame as these may foul moving parts. Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure (see page 51) and that they are in good condition. E 8 Identification data All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for frame (fig. 1.1) and engine (fig. 1.2). Frame number Engine number Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and should always be indicated when ordering spare parts. 600/750 E fig. 1.2 900 fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2 9 CONTROLS 1 4 8 7 E Warning This section details the position and function of all the controls you need to drive your motorcycle. Be sure to read this information carefully before you use the controls. 3 6 5 2 Position of motorcycle controls (fig. 2) 1) Instrument panel. 2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock. 3) Left switch. 4) Clutch lever. 5) Fast-idle lever. 6) Right switch. 7) Throttle twistgrip. 8) Front brake lever. 9) Gear change pedal. 10) Rear brake pedal. 9 10 fig. 2 10 Instrument panel (fig. 3) 1) Speedometer (km/h or mph). Gives road speed. a) Odometer (km or miles). Gives total distance covered. b) Trip meter (km or miles). Gives distance covered since last resetting. c) Trip meter resetting knob. Turn to reset trip meter to "0000". 2) Green light N. Comes on when gearbox is in neutral. 3) Yellow light . Comes on when there are about 3.5 liters/0.8 U.S.Gallons fuel left in the tank. 4) Green light . Comes on and flashes when a turn indicator is on. 5) Red light . Comes on when engine oil pressure is too low. It briefly comes on when the ignition is switched to ON and normally goes out a few seconds after engine starts. Important If this light stays on, stop the engine or it may suffer severe damage. 6) Blue light . Comes on when high beam is on. 7) Green light (600/750) . Comes on when parking lights are on. In 900 models, the instrument panel comes on when parking lights are on. 8) Revolution counter (900). Shows the engine rotation speed/minute. E 600/750 900 fig. 3 11 Keys (fig. 4) Your Ducati was delivered with two universal keys for ignition, steering lock and seat catch and a key identification plate (1). Note Separate the two keys and keep the identification plate in a safe place . Ignition switch and steering lock (fig. 5) It is located in front of the fuel tank and has four positions: A) ON: lights and engine on; B) OFF: lights and engine off; C) LOCK: steering lock; D) P: parking lights and steering lock. Note To move the key to the last two positions, press it down before turning it. Switching to (B), (C) and (D), you will be able to take the key out. E fig. 4 12 fig. 5 Left switch (fig. 6) 1) Switch, light switch, 3 positions: Down = light off; Centre = front and rear parking light, number plate light and panel lights on; Up = headlamp, front and rear parking light, number plate light and panel lights on. Note This device is not fitted on the Australia and Japan versions. 2) Dip switch, light dip switch, two positions: position = low beam on; position = high beam on. 3) Switch = 3-position turn indicator: centre position = OFF; position = left turn; position = right turn. To cancel turn indicators, return switch to central position and push in. 4) Button 5) Button = warning horn. = high-beam flasher. E fig. 6 13 E Clutch lever (fig. 7) Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar. To set lever distance from twistgrip, push lever (1) fully forward and turn the dial adjuster (2) to one of its four positions. Remember that position no. 1 gives maximum distance between lever and twistgrip, whereas lever and twistgrip are closest when adjuster is set to position no. 4. When you pull in the lever (1), you will disengage the engine from the gearbox and therefore from the driving wheel. Using the clutch properly is essential to smooth riding, especially when moving off. Warning Set clutch lever when motorcycle is stopped. Important Using the clutch properly will avoid damage to transmission parts and spare the engine. fig. 7 14 Cold start lever (fig. 8) Use this device to start the engine from cold. It will increase the engine idling speed after starting. Lever positions: A) (vertical) = closed B) fully open. The lever can be opened and closed gradually to adjust speed until engine is fully warm (see page 30). Important Never use the cold start lever when the engine is warm or leave it open when riding. Right switch (fig. 9) 1) Switch for ENGINE STOP, two positions: position (RUN) = run. position (OFF) = stop. Warning This switch is mainly intended for use in emergency cases when you need to stop the engine quickly. After stopping the engine, return the switch to the position to enable starting. Important Riding with the lights on, stopping the engine using switch (1) and leaving the ignition key in the ON position, may run the battery flat as the lights will remain on. 2) Button = engine start. E fig. 8 15 Throttle twistgrip (fig. 9) The twistgrip (3) on the right handlebar opens carburettor shutter (600/750) or the throttles (900). When released, it will spring back to the initial position (idling speed). E fig. 9 Front brake lever (fig. 9) Pull in the lever (4) towards the twistgrip to operate the front brake. The system is hydraulically operated and you just need to pull the lever gently. On 900 models, the control lever is provided with a dial adjuster (5) for lever distance adjustment from twistgrip on handlebar. Warning Please read the instructions on pages 30 and 32 before using these controls. 16 Rear brake pedal (fig. 10) Push down on the pedal (1) to apply the rear brake. The system is hydraulically operated. Gear change pedal (fig. 11.1) The gear change pedal is at rest when in the central position N, is moved up and down to change gears and then returns to the central position. down = push down on the pedal to engage 1st gear and to shift down. The N light will go out. up = lift the pedal to engage the 2nd gear and then the 3rd, 4th, 5th and 6th gear (6th gear: 900 only). Each time you move the pedal you will engage the next gear. E 6 (900) 1 fig. 10 fig. 11.1 17 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals (fig. 11.2) The gear change and rear brake pedals can be adjusted to suit the preferred riding position of each rider. To set the gear change pedal, lock linkage (1) and loosen the check nuts (2) and (3). Note Nut (2) has a left-hand thread. Rotate linkage (1) until setting pedal in the desired position. Tighten both check nuts onto linkage. To set the rear brake pedal, loosen check nut (4). Turn pedal travel adjusting screw (5) until pedal is in the desired position. Tighten check nut (4). Work pedal by hand to make sure it has 1.5 - 2 mm/0.059-0.078 in. free play before brake begins to bite. If not so, set the length of cylinder linkage as follows. Loosen the check nut (6) on cylinder linkage. Tighten linkage into fork (7) to increase play, or unscrew linkage to reduce it. Tighten check nut (6) and check pedal free play again. E fig. 11.2 fig. 11.3 18 MAIN COMPONENTS AND DEVICES Location (fig. 12) 1) Tank filler plug. 2) Seat catch. 3) Hook for helmet fastening cable. 4) Passenger grab handle. 5) Side stand. 6) Rear view mirrors. 7) Shock absorber adjusters. 8) Shock absorber adjusters (900S). 9) Front fork adjusters (900S). 10) Fuel tank lifting rod. 11) Seat cover (DARK/CITYDARK excluded). 12) Fuel tank clip. E fig. 12 19 Tank filler plug (fig. 13) Opening Lift the protection lid (1) and fit the ignition key into the lock. Turn the key clockwise 1/4 turn to unlock. Lift the plug. Closing Refit the plug with the key in it and push it down into its seat. Turn the key anticlockwise to its initial position and take it out. Close the lock protection lid (1). Note The plug can only be closed with the key in. In turn, the key can only be taken out after the plug has been closed. Warning Always make sure you have properly refitted (see page 33) and closed the plug after each refueling. 1 E 1/4 OPEN 0 fig. 13 20