Owner's manual E DUCATISUPERSPORT 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 our 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. Please contact our authorised service centres to have your motorcycle repaired or if you simply need advice. 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. Important This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle and - in the event the motorcycle is resold must always be handed over to the new owner. 3 TABLE OF CONTENTS Main components and devices Location 20 Tank filler plug 21 Seat catch and helmet hooks 22 Side stand 23 Front fork adjusters (900) 24 Shock absorber adjusters (900) 25 Directions for use 27 Running-in recommendations 27 Pre-ride checks 28 Starting the engine 29 Moving off 31 Braking 32 Stopping the motorcycle 32 Parking 33 Refuelling 33 Tool kit and accessories 34 20 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 Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 12 Left switch 13 Clutch lever 14 Cold start lever 15 Right switch 16 Throttle twistgrip 17 Front brake lever 17 Rear brake pedal 18 Gear change pedal 18 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 19 Main maintenance operations 35 Removing the fairing 35 Lifting the fuel tank 38 Changing the air filter 39 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 40 Checking brake pads for wear 42 Lubricating cables and joints 43 Throttle cable adjustment 44 Charging the battery 45 Chain adjustment 46 Chain lubrication 47 Replacing bulbs 48 4 Beam setting 52 Tyre pressures 53 Checking engine oil level 55 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 56 Cleaning the motorcycle 57 Storing the bike away 58 Important notes 58 Technical data 59 Overall dimensions 59 Weights 59 Top-ups 60 Engine 61 Timing system 61 Performance data 62 Spark plugs 62 Brakes 62 Transmission 63 Frame 64 Wheels 64 Tyres 64 Suspensions 65 Electric system 65 For United States of America version only Routine maintenance record 78 69 E 5 GENERAL E Warranty In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our authorised 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". The warranty does not apply to the motorcycles used in competitions. 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 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 Authorised 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. 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 on 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 grab handle at the rear 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 refuelling. Be extremely careful not to spill gasoline on the engine or on the exhaust pipe when refuelling. Do not smoke when refuelling. While refuelling, 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 385 Kg. 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 indicated at page 53 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. 750Sport/750 E fig. 1.2 900 fig. 1.1 fig. 1.2 9 CONTROLS 1 3 6 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. E 4 5 8 7 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) Cold start 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 (kph 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) Engine revolution meter (rpm) Indicates engine rpm. 3) Green light N. Comes on when gearbox is in neutral. 4) Yellow light . Comes on when there are about 4 litres fuel left in the tank. 5) Green light . Comes on and flashes when a turn indicator is on. 6) 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. It may shortly come on when the engine is hot, however, it should go out as the engine revs up. Important If this light stays on, stop the engine or it may suffer severe damage. 7) Blue light . Comes on when high beam is on. 8) Oil temperature indicator Shows temperature of engine oil. Important Stop the engine if it reaches maximum temperature or it may suffer severe damage. When you switch on the parking light, the panel lights will come on as well. E 4 5 a 1 3 N 7 7 89 10 11 2 6 160 180200 140 220 120 000000 240 100 260 80 km/h 6 5 4 3 2 1 MIN x1000 -1 60 40 00 0 0 20 c O HI b 8 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. Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock (fig. 5) It is located in front of the fuel tank and has four positions: A) ON: enables the operation of lights and engine; B) OFF: disables the operation of lights and engine; C) LOCK: steering locked; D) P: parking light 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 and 7) 1) Switch, light switch, 3 positions: Down = lights 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. 750Sport 5 1 2 E 4 3 fig. 6 750/900 fig. 7 13 E Clutch lever (fig. 8 and 9) Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar (this adjuster is not fitted on the 750Sport version). 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. 750Sport 1 fig. 8 750/900 fig. 9 14 Cold start lever (fig. 10 and 11) 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 29-30). Important Never use the cold start device when the engine is warm or leave it open when riding. 750Sport E fig. 10 750/900 fig. 11 15 Right switch (fig. 12 and 13) G) 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 Stopping the engine using switch (1) after riding with the lights on ...