Ducati Hypermotard 950, Owner'S Manual

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Pre-ride checks
Attention
Failure to carry out these checks before riding,
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider
and passenger.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your
motorcycle as follows:
●
FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check the fuel level in the tank. Refuel if
necessary (see “Refuelling”).
●
ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check oil level in the sump through the sight
glass. Top up if necessary (see “Engine oil level
check”).
●
BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Check liquid level in the corresponding
reservoirs (see "Checking brake and clutch fluid
level").
●
COOLANT
Check the level of coolant in the expansion
reservoir; top up if necessary (see "Checking and
topping up the coolant level").
●
TYRE CONDITION
Check tyre pressure and condition (see
“Tubeless tyres”).
●
CONTROLS
Work the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change
controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check
for proper operation.
●
LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Make sure lights, indicators and horn work
properly. Replace any burnt-out bulbs (see
“Replacing headlight light bulbs”).
●
KEY LOCKS
Check the tightening of the filler plug (see “Filler
plug”) and of the seat (see “Seat lock”).
●
STAND
Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is
in the correct position (see “Side stand”).
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