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DUCATI

996

SPS

Owner’s manual

Summary of Contents for 996SPS

Page 1: ...1 E DUCATI996SPS Owner s manual...

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Page 3: ...you unforgettable emotions For any servicing or suggestions you might need please contact our authorized service centres Enjoy your ride Ducati Motor S p A declines any liability whatsoever for any m...

Page 4: ...ever 16 Rear brake pedal 17 Gear change pedal 17 Adjustment of gear change and rear brake pedals 18 Main components and devices 20 Location 20 Tank filler plug 21 Seat catch and helmet hook 22 Side st...

Page 5: ...in lubrication 49 Replacing bulbs 50 Beam setting 53 Tubeless tyres 54 Checking engine oil level 56 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 57 Cleaning the motorcycle 58 Storing the bike away 58 Import...

Page 6: ...er 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 manual carefully so as to become fa...

Page 7: ...at 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 condi...

Page 8: ...e 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 w...

Page 9: ...fig 1 2 Frame number Engine number Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and are required when ordering spare parts This exclusive model has been produced in a limited series Each motorcyc...

Page 10: ...sure to read this information carefully before you use the controls Position of motorcycle controls fig 2 1 Instrument panel 2 Key operated ignition switch and steering lock 3 Left switch 4 Clutch le...

Page 11: ...about 4 liters 1 05 US Gall 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 comes on when the ignition...

Page 12: ...afe 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 lights and engine enabled B OFF lights and engine disabled C LOCK ste...

Page 13: ...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...

Page 14: ...ition 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 operate lever 1 you will disengage the engine from...

Page 15: ...4 clockwise slow down Never use this device when the engine is warm 4 3 fig 8 Right switch fig 9 G Switch for ENGINE STOP two positions position RUN run position OFF stop Warning This switch is mainly...

Page 16: ...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 The brake lever is provided with a dia...

Page 17: ...ear 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 dow...

Page 18: ...better suit the riding style of every rider To set the gear change pedal lock linkage 1 and loosen check nuts 2 and 3 Note Nut 2 has a left hand thread Apply an open end wrench to the hexagon portion...

Page 19: ...ut 4 Work the pedal by hand to make sure it has about 1 5 2 mm 0 059 0 079 in free play before brake is actuated If not so set master cyilinder rod length as follows loosen the check nut 6 on the rod...

Page 20: ...fig 12 Location fig 12 1 Tank filler plug 2 Seat catch 3 Side stand 4 Hook for helmet fastening cable 5 Steering damper 6 Rear view mirrors 7 Front fork adjusters 8 Rear shock absorber adjusters 9 Mo...

Page 21: ...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...

Page 22: ...intended to lock your helmet safely when you park your motorcycle Never leave the helmet hanging from the hook when riding or it may get in the way and make you lose control of the motorcycle Inserti...

Page 23: ...thrust arm 1 with your foot until it is fully extended Tilt the motorcycle until the side stand is resting on the ground Important Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on the side stand T...

Page 24: ...otorcycle road behavior under any riding conditions Turn the knob 1 clockwise for a harder setting 2 counter clockwise for a softer setting 3 A click identifies the different settings Warning Never at...

Page 25: ...rn the adjuster 1 on fork leg top with a 3 mm 0 12 in Allen wrench to adjust rebound damping To reach the adjuster 3 insert a 3 mm 0 12 in Allen wrench into the hole as shown in fig 17 2 As you turn t...

Page 26: ...is 24 clicks for rebound and 28 clicks for compression To change the preload of the spring inside each fork leg turn the hex adjusting nut 2 with a 22 mm 0 87 in hexagon wrench Preload setting range...

Page 27: ...d 2 all the way in clockwise then slacken them 14 clicks Two ring nuts 3 located on the top section of the shock absorber are used to adjust the outer spring preload To change spring preload slacken t...

Page 28: ...ing standard setting measure the reference value H fig 19 1 The rider can modify track alignment according to his her needs by changing working position of the rear shock absorber increasing decreasin...

Page 29: ...the motorcycle to adapt to one another and above all not to adversely affect the life of basic engine parts it is advisable to avoid harsh accelerations and not to run the engine at high rpm for too...

Page 30: ...start the motorcycle and call a DUCATI Dealer or Authorized Workshop After 2500 km 1553 miles After running in never exceed 11000 rpm during the motorcycle standard use Important During the whole runn...

Page 31: ...ion key to ON fig 21 1 Make sure both the green light N and the red light on the instrument panel come on Important The oil pressure light should go out a few seconds after the engine has started page...

Page 32: ...nds before attempting to restart the engine 4 Turn the twistgrip 2 fig 21 2 clockwise slow down the button 1 will automatically disable Important Do not rev up the engine when it is cold Allow some ti...

Page 33: ...rsh accelerations as this may lead to carburettor flooding and transmission snatching The clutch lever should not be pulled longer than necessary after gear is engaged or friction parts may overheat a...

Page 34: ...s and so on is dangerous and may impair motorcycle operation and affect the safety of rider and passenger Parking Stop and park the motorcycle on the side stand see page 23 To avoid theft turn the han...

Page 35: ...35 E Max level fig 22 2 Refueling fig 22 2 Never overfill the tank when refueling Fuel should never be touching the rim of filler recess Warning Be sure there is no fuel trapped in the filler recess...

Page 36: ...nd checks To reach this compartment the tail guard must be lifted by opening the catch page 22 The tool bag fig 24 holds 1 14 mm 0 55 in box wrench 2 10 8 6 5 4 mm Allen wrench 0 39 0 31 0 24 0 20 0 1...

Page 37: ...t used in demanding conditions such as riding in town traffic on dusty ground long trips on mountain roads long trips on motorways at high speed riding in bad weather and so on In these cases maintena...

Page 38: ...d lubrication C L C L C L Timing belts C C S General testing C C C Flexible cables C C C Clutch and brake hydraulic controls C C C Cylinder compression C Throttle body synchronization and idling C C a...

Page 39: ...rance C Rear wheel rubber cush drive damper C Signaling and light system V Coolant C C C S Battery liquid level C C General lubrication L L L Clutch and brake control oil C C C S Front fork oil S Engi...

Page 40: ...portant At reassembly always fit nylon washers when tightening fastening screws not to damage painted parts and Plexiglas headlamp fairing Some fastening screws are of the self tapping type do not ove...

Page 41: ...move them from the headlamp fairing supports Undo the two fastening screws 2 fig 26 2 of the headlight support and disconnect the four connectors 3 joining the two body panels together Important At re...

Page 42: ...27 2 from its seat on the inner cover 3 Clean the filter cartridge with compressed air or fit a new one if needed Important A dirty filter will reduce air intake increase fuel consumption reduce engin...

Page 43: ...ew 2 fig 28 2 Remove the tank from its front clamping by pulling the tank backwards Move it to the right leaving fuel tubing connected Unscrew the filler 1 fig 28 1 and add a mixture consisting of wat...

Page 44: ...a gear it means that there is air in the circuit Contact a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop to have the system inspected and air drained out Warning Clutch fluid level in the reservoir tends to i...

Page 45: ...emoving the pads from the calipers brake pads have a wear mark If the grooves in the friction material are still visible the pad is still in good condition Important Have the brake pads replaced at a...

Page 46: ...rols to make sure the cable slides smoothly inside the sheath if you feel any friction or hard spots have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop To prevent these failures smear t...

Page 47: ...he battery charger leads to the battery terminals red to positive terminal black to negative terminal Important Make sure the charger is off when you connect the battery to it or you might get sparks...

Page 48: ...rease the screw threadings 1 with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and tighten to 22 Nm Note While performing the above the handlebars should not be fully turned When finished the steering damper must be reposition...

Page 49: ...mission parts 25 mm Tensione catena sul cavalletto laterale Chain tension adjustment on side stand fig 34 Chain lubrication The chain fitted on your motorcycle has OR seals that keep dirt out of and l...

Page 50: ...se button to disconnect the connector 2 L h high beam bulb fig 35 2 disconnect the connector 3 of the white bulb cable from the front wiring remove the rubber cover 1 from the headlamp body and pull o...

Page 51: ...lamp fairing must be removed first see page 41 Undo the horn fastening screw and remove the horn Pull out the bulb holder 5 fig 35 3 from the rim reflector assembly Remove the bulb and fit a new one f...

Page 52: ...in the indicator body and tighten the screw 1 A 1 2 2 1 fig 37 Number plate and stop light fig 38 To expose the number plate bulb withdraw the lamp holder from the number plate holder then extract the...

Page 53: ...orcycle If possible perform this check in dim light Switch on the low beam The height of the light spot measured at the upper limit between dark and lighted up area should not exceed 9 10th of the hei...

Page 54: ...a tiny puncture tubeless tyres will take a long time to deflate as they tend to keep air inside If you find low pressure on one tyre check the tyre for punctures Warning A tyre must be replaced when p...

Page 55: ...mm 0 078 in and anyway not below the legal limit Important Visually inspect the tyres at regular intervals for detecting cracks and cuts especially on the side walls bulges or large spots that are ind...

Page 56: ...level with SHELL Advance Ultra 4 if low Undo the filler plug 2 and top up to correct level Refit the plug Important Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop...

Page 57: ...eck electrode gap it should be 0 6 0 7 mm 0 023 0 027 in Important If the gap needs adjusting be very careful when bending the side electrode If gap is too wide or too close engine performance will be...

Page 58: ...further accidents may occur Clean the discs with an oil free solvent Storing the bike away If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods it is advisable to carry out the following operati...

Page 59: ...serviced at the recommended intervals Max speed rider alone over 270 Km h 168 mph Overall dimensions mm in fig 43 fig 43 Weights Dry weight 190 kg 419 lb Carrying full load 310 kg 683 lb Warning Fail...

Page 60: ...Specific products for O ring chains SHELL Advance Chain or Advance Teflon Chain Tachometer cable SHELL grease Alvania R3 or Retinax LX 2 _ Steering bearings SHELL grease Alvania R3 or Retinax LX 2 Pro...

Page 61: ...on speed limits under any running condition Timing system Desmodromic type with four valves per cylinder operated by eight rockers 4 opening rockers and 4 closing rockers and two overhead camshafts It...

Page 62: ...mm in 0 05 0 20 0 0019 0 0078 B Closing rocker Intake mm in 0 13 0 25 0 0051 0 0098 Exhaust mm in 0 08 0 20 0 0031 0 0078 Important Valve clearance is a key parameter to preserve the performance and l...

Page 63: ...Power modules one per cylinder 3 Relays 4 Battery 5 Coils one per cylinder 6 Injectors two per cylinder 7 Air temperature sensor 8 Absolute pressure sensor 9 Pressure regulator 10 Throttle position s...

Page 64: ...s made up of 1 Electric pump 2 Fuel filter 3 Filler plug recess 4 Air separator 5 Fuel level sensor 6 Pressure regulator 7 Tank cleaning plug A Delivery B Return C Breather D Drain Important In the ev...

Page 65: ...t of cartridge clogging low pressure indicator on instrument panel Lubrication system is made up of 1 Connection of oil sump breather tube to recovery chamber 2 Oil filler plug 3 Oil sight glass 4 Oil...

Page 66: ...made up of 1 Coolant pump casing 2 Thermostat starts opening at 75 C 2 C 167 F 36 F 3 Temperature sensor 4 Thermistor 5 Radiator 6 Solenoid valve 7 Thermal switch turns on solenoid valve at 92 C 179 F...

Page 67: ...solve paintwork and cause severe eye and skin injuries in the event of accidental spilling Wash the affected area with abundant running water Brakes Front brake With double floating drilled disc Mater...

Page 68: ...ake DID Type 525 HV Size 5 8 x5 16 Links 94 Important The above gear ratios are the homologated ones and under no circumstances must they be modified However if you wish to tune up your motorcycle for...

Page 69: ...ze 120 70 ZR17 Rear tyre Tubeless radial tyre Size 190 50 ZR17 Frame Tubular trellis frame with upper section made of high strength steel Steering angle on each side 27 For improved performance on tra...

Page 70: ...frame and engine The whole system gives the bike excellent stability Travel 71 mm 2 8 in Wheel travel 130 mm 5 1 in Electric system Basic electric items are front headlamp consisting of the following...

Page 71: ...of the injection system 1 fig 50 2 The fuse located on a side of the battery fig 50 3 protects the electronic regulator Remove the fuse cap 2 to expose it A blown fuse is identified by the interrupte...

Page 72: ...12 Electric fan 13 Rear right turn indicator 14 Tail light 15 Number plate lighting bulb 16 Rear left turn indicator 17 Fuel tank 18 Diagnosis connector 19 Vertical cylinder coil 20 Horizontal cylind...

Page 73: ...sensor 29 Air temperature sensor 30 Timing engine rpm pickup 31 Water temperature sensor 32 Engine rpm sensor 33 Timing sensor 34 Coolant temperature sensor 35 Injection ignition unit CPU 36 Injectio...

Page 74: ...ctric fan 7 5 A C 3 Left switch 3 A D 3 High beam 15 A E 5 Low beam 15 A F 6 Turn indicators warning lights 7 5 A tail lights and instrument panel lights G 7 Stop warning horn 7 5 A H 8 Right switch 3...

Page 75: ...75 E Routine maintenance record km Ducati Mileage Date Service Name 1000 10000 20000 30000 40000 50000...

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Page 77: ...DUCATIMOTOR spa Via Cavalieri Ducati 3 40132 Bologna Italy Tel 39 051 6413111 Fax 39 051 406580 Internet www ducati com 913 7 044 1N Stampato 10 1999...

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