Ducati_Sporttouring_'99_owner's_manual.pdf

Owner’s manual

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. For any servicing or suggestions you might

need, please contact our authorized service centers.

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.

Enjoy your ride!

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.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Main components and devices 19

Location 19

Tank filler plug 20

Seat catch and helmet hooks 21

Side stand 22

Lifting handgrip 23

Power outlet 23

Centre stand 24

Rear view mirrors 25

Front fork adjusters 26

Shock absorber adjusters 28

General 6

Warranty 6

Symbols 6

Useful information for safe riding 7

Carrying the max load allowed 8

Identification data 9

Directions for use 30

Running-in recommendations 30

Pre-ride checks 32

Starting the engine 34

Moving off 35

Braking 35

Stopping the motorcycle 36

Parking 36

Refueling 37

Controls 10

Position of motorcycle controls 10

Instrument panel 11

Digital display 12

Keys 13

Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock 13

Left switch 14

Clutch lever 15

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

Maintenance 38

Tool kit and accessories 38

Routine maintenance 39

Main maintenance operations 42

Removing the fairing 42

Side panniers 45

Lifting the fuel tank 46

Cleaning and changing air filters 47

Checking the coolant level 48

Checking brake and clutch fluid level 49

Checking brake pads for wear 50

Lubricating cables and joints 50

Throttle cable adjustment 51

Checking battery electrolyte level 52

Charging the battery 52

Chain adjustment 53

Chain lubrication 54

Replacing bulbs 55

Beam setting 60

Tyres 61

Checking engine oil level 63

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 64

Cleaning the motorcycle 65

Storing the bike away 65

Important notes 65

Wheels 72

Tyres 72

Suspensions 72

Electric system 73

For United States of America version only 77

Routine maintenance record 86

Technical data 66

Overall dimensions 66

Weights 66

Top-ups 67

ST2 engine 68

ST2 timing system 68

ST4 engine 69

ST4 timing system 69

Performance data 70

Spark plugs 70

Brakes 70

Transmission 71

Frame 71

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