Ducati 748SPS, Owner'S Manual

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General 15
Warranty 16
Symbols 18
Useful information for safe riding 20
Carrying the max load allowed 24
Identification data 26
Standard equipment 26
Controls 29
Position of motorcycle controls 30
Instrument panel 32
Keys 36
Key-operated ignition switch and
steering lock 36
Left switch 38
Clutch lever 40
Fast-idle button 40
Right switch 42
Throttle twistgrip 42
Front brake lever 44
Gear change pedal 44
Rear brake pedal 44
Main components and devices 47
Location 48
Tank filler plug 50
Seat catch and helmet hook 52
Side stand 54
Steering damper 56
Front fork adjusters 58
Shock absorber adjusters 62
Motorcycle geometry 66
Technical data 69
Engine 70
Timing system 70
Desmodromic timing system 72
Timing specifications 72
Spark plugs 74
Ignition - Injection 74
Fuel system 76
Lubrication 78
Cooling 80
Brakes 82
Transmission 86
Frame 90
Wheels 92
Tyres 94
Tyre repair or replacement 96
Minimum tread depth 98
Suspensions 100
Electric system 102
Fuses 104
Legend of the wiring diagram of electric and
ignition-injection systems 107
Performance data 110
Weights 110
Overall dimensions 110
Topping-ups 114
Torque figures 115
Engine oil 120
Directions for use 123
Running-in recommendations 124
Pre-ride checks 128
Starting the engine 132
Moving off 136
Braking 140
Stopping the motorcycle 142
Refueling 142
Parking 144
Maintenance 147
Tool kit 148
Routine maintenance 150
Main maintenance operations 161
Removing the fairings 162
Checking engine oil level 166
Changing engine oil and filter cartridge 168
Replacing and cleaning air filters 174
Checking coolant level 176
Throttle cable adjustment 180
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 180
Checking brake and clutch fluid level 184
Brake system 184
Clutch system 184
Topping up brake and clutch fluid 186
Checking brake pads for wear 190
Chain tension inspection 190
Chain lubrication 190
Lubricating cables and joints 194
Checking battery electrolyte level 196
Charging the battery 200
Changing the steering head angle 204
Replacing bulbs 206
Headlamp alignment 212
General cleaning 214
Storing the bike away 214
Important notes for the owners
in some countries 216
Routine maintenance schedule 218
Electric system/ignition-injection 221
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