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Owner’s manual

SS800

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Page 1: ...E Owner s manual DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 1 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 2: ...E DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 2 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 3: ...n 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 a...

Page 4: ...ip 23 Front brake lever 23 Rear brake pedal 24 Gear change pedal 24 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 25 Main Components and Devices 26 Position on the vehicle 26 Fuel tank plug 27 Seat ca...

Page 5: ...ent 49 Charging the battery 50 Chain tensioning 51 Chain lubrication 52 Replacing bulbs 53 Turn indicators 55 Number plate light 55 Stop light 56 Top ups 69 Engine 70 Timing system 70 Performance data...

Page 6: ...thorised workshop The information contained herein will prove useful on your trips and Ducati Motor Holding S p A wishes you smooth enjoyable riding and will help you keep the performance of your moto...

Page 7: ...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 sl...

Page 8: ...ritical 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 ru...

Page 9: ...Identification data All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers for frame fig 1 and engine fig 2 Note Frame number Engine number DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 9 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 P...

Page 10: ...E Controls Warning This section details the position and function of all the 8 6 1 4 5 DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 10 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 11: ...ght yellow Comes on when there are about 4 litres fuel left in the tank 4 Neutral light N green Comes on when in neutral position 5 Engine oil pressure light red Comes on when engine oil pressure is t...

Page 12: ...Tachometer km h Gives road speed a LCD 1 Odometer km Gives total distance covered Trip meter km This function indicates the distance covered since the meter was last reset Trip fuel meter When the re...

Page 13: ...displays and pilot lights see fig 5 and fig 6 LCD 1 Press button A fig 6 with key ON to alternately display trip meter and odometer indications and if the reserve fuel light is on indication of distan...

Page 14: ...70 C 338 F Fuel light When the reserve light turns on the writing FUEL is shown on display 2 fig 6 and the trip fuel function activates so that the display 1 fig 6 shows letter F FUEL followed by the...

Page 15: ...al acts as a password and tells the CPU that an authorised ignition key is being used to start up the engine When the CPU recognises the signal it enables engine start up Warning Red key has a rubber...

Page 16: ...their identification number Warning Keep the keys in different places Store the plate 1 and the key A in a safe place It is also recommended to use always the same black key to start the bike Code ca...

Page 17: ...ry to enter the electronic code indicated on the CODE CARD delivered to the customer together with the bike 4 Count as many flashes of the EOBD pilot light 7 fig 4 2 as the first digit of the electron...

Page 18: ...is the case turn the ignition key back to OFF and then to ON again If the engine still does not start try with another black key If the other key does not work out Duplicate keys If you need any dupl...

Page 19: ...ur positions A ON lights and engine on B OFF lights and engine off 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 turnin...

Page 20: ...n low beam on position high beam on 2 Switch 3 position turn indicator centre position OFF position left turn position right turn To cancel turn indicators push in once switch returns to central posit...

Page 21: ...e driving wheel Using the clutch properly is essential to smooth riding especially when moving off Important Using the clutch properly will avoid damage to transmission parts and spare the engine Note...

Page 22: ...ition 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...

Page 23: ...will spring back to the initial position idling speed Front brake lever fig 15 Pull in the lever 2 towards the twistgrip to operate the front brake The system is hydraulically operated and you just n...

Page 24: ...rest central position N with automatic spring back can move in two ways down press down the pedal to engage the 1st gear and to shift down The N light will go out up lift the pedal to engage the 2nd...

Page 25: ...ferred riding position of each rider To set the gear change pedal hold the rod 1 and loosen lock nuts 2 and 3 Note Nut 2 has a left hand thread Fit an open end wrench to hexagonal element of linkage 1...

Page 26: ...E Main Components and Devices 1 5 2 4 DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 26 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 27: ...n the key clockwise 1 4 turn to unlock Lift the plug Closing Refit the plug with the key in it and push it down into its seat Turn the key anticlockwise to its initial position and take it out Close t...

Page 28: ...ards to slide it off its front holders 3 At the front end of the compartment underneath the seat there are the helmet hooks 2 fig 23 for rider and pillion rider helmets Hook the helmet straps onto the...

Page 29: ...facing downhill To pull down the side stand hold the motorcycle handlebars with both hands and push down on the thrust arm 1 with Note Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism two springs one...

Page 30: ...damping The adjuster 2 fig 25 on the left of the connection holding the shock absorber to the swingarm controls rebound damping Turn the adjusters 1 and 2 clockwise to increase damping Two ring nuts...

Page 31: ...cks Rebound adjuster 2 fig 25 6 clicks STANDARD spring length 177 mm Warning The shock absorber is filled with gas under pressure and may cause severe damage if taken apart by unskilled persons DUCum_...

Page 32: ...advisable to run the engine at varying load and rpm though still within recommended limit To this end roads with plenty of bends and even slightly hilly areas are ideal for a most efficient running i...

Page 33: ...ill ensure longer engine life and reduce the likelihood of overhauls and tune ups Controls Work the brake clutch throttle and gear change controls levers pedals and twistgrips and check for proper ope...

Page 34: ...emperature procedure to start the engine when it is warm Warning Before starting the engine become familiar with the controls you will need to use when riding Regular ambient temperature ON DUCum_SS80...

Page 35: ...lease it immediately Pressing the button 2 operates automatic engine starting for a maximum period of time that varies depending on engine temperature When the engine has started the system prevents t...

Page 36: ...e control lever 2 Push down on gear change lever sharply with the tip of your foot to engage the first gear 3 Speed up engine by turning the throttle twistgrip and slightly releasing the clutch lever...

Page 37: ...ontrol of the motorcycle When riding in the rain or on slippery surfaces braking will Stopping the motorcycle If you let go of the throttle twistgrip the motorcycle will slow down gradually and smooth...

Page 38: ...park the vehicle next to inflammable material wood leaves etc Warning Using padlocks or other locks designed to prevent motorcycle motion such as brake disc locks rear sprocket locks and so on is dang...

Page 39: ...1 holding an Owner s manual a helmet fastening cable a tool kit for usual maintenance and checks stored in the top pocket To reach this compartment the seat must be removed by opening the catch page...

Page 40: ...E Main Maintenance Operations Removing the fairing Some servicing operations need the motorcycle fairing to be removed Warning 1 2 DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 40 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 41: ...connect the indicator connectors Unscrew the four screws 5 that join the body panels together at the bottom end and remove the body panels Omit this latter step if you wish to remove both body panels...

Page 42: ...ree screws 2 fig 38 that hold each body panel to the headlight fairing Move the body panels slightly apart and unscrew the four screws 3 fig 39 that fix the headlamp fairing to headlamp subframe on bo...

Page 43: ...the tank catch Lift the tank and unhook the service rod 2 fig 41 from its retainer 3 Place the tank onto the rod 2 fitting rod end into the hole in frame cross member When you are finished reverse the...

Page 44: ...ox is accessible after lifting the fuel tank Undo the clips 1 of the cover on both sides of the air box then remove cover 2 Remove the filter 3 fig 43 and fit a new one Important A dirty filter will r...

Page 45: ...he circuit and affect the operation of the system involved Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the intervals specified in the routine maintenance chart see Warranty Card by a Ducat...

Page 46: ...t there is air in the circuit Contact your Ducati Dealer or an Authorised Workshop to have the system inspected and air drained out Warning Clutch fluid level will increase as clutch plate friction ma...

Page 47: ...ng the pads from the callipers brake pads have a wear mark If the grooves in the friction material are still visible the pad is still in good condition Rear brake The friction material on each pad sho...

Page 48: ...ols 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 Authorised Workshop To prevent these failures smear th...

Page 49: ...a free play of 1 5 2 mm measured at the edge of the twistgrip at all positions of the handlebars If it needs adjusting use the suitable adjuster 1 fig 50 provided on the throttle control 1 1 5 2 mm D...

Page 50: ...lways disconnect the black negative terminal first and then the red positive terminal Undo the straps 1 and remove the battery Warning Batteries develop explosive gases keep it away from heat sources...

Page 51: ...The lower stretch of chain must have a slack of 25 30 mm Chain tension is adjusted as follows slacken the nut 1 fig 53 of the wheel shaft tighten turn clockwise or slacken the screw 2 on either side o...

Page 52: ...e chain is cleaned using any solvent other than those specific for O ring chains or washed using steam or water jets After cleaning blow the chain dry or dry it using absorbent material and apply SHEL...

Page 53: ...w lamp before refitting the parts you have removed Headlight To gain access to headlamp bulbs you will need to work behind the headlamp fairing Remove connector 1 fig 54 from the bulb Pull the tab A t...

Page 54: ...mp holders reconnect the connector 1 you have detached previously and refit the rubber cover The parking light bulb is fitted on the top section of the headlamp body To change it pull out the bulb hol...

Page 55: ...is of the banjo type press and rotate anticlockwise to remove fit the spare bulb by pressing and turning clockwise until it clicks Refit the glass sliding the small tab A into the suitable slot in the...

Page 56: ...hat secure the glass and remove glass The bulb is of the banjo type press and rotate anticlockwise to remove fit the spare bulb by pressing and turning clockwise until it clicks fig 60 Refit the glass...

Page 57: ...all or a screen 10 meters apart from it then draw a horizontal line dictated by headlamp centre and a vertical one in line with the longitudinal axis of motorcycle If possible perform this check in di...

Page 58: ...the right side of the headlamp Turn the screw clockwise to move the beam to the right anticlockwise to move it to the left Tyres Front tyre pressure 2 1 2 2 bar Rear tyre pressure 2 12 3 bar As tyre p...

Page 59: ...res Failure to heed this warning may lead to sudden tyre bursting and to serious danger to rider and passenger Minimum tread depth Measure tread depth S fig 63 at the point where tread is most worn do...

Page 60: ...should be upright and the engine warm Allow a few minutes for oil to settle to a steady level after stopping the engine Oil level should be between the marks on the sight glass Top up oil level with...

Page 61: ...provides a good measure of engine condition Remove the l h fairing remove the spark plug caps and spark plugs from the cylinder head using the wrench supplied with the bike Check the colour of the ins...

Page 62: ...mportant Do not wash your motorcycle right after use When the motorcycle is still hot water drops will evaporate faster and spot hot surfaces Never clean the motorcycle using hot or high pressure wate...

Page 63: ...the service stand remove the battery and keep it well charged and efficient Battery should be checked and charged whenever the motorcycle has been left unridden for over a month Important notes Some...

Page 64: ...E Maintenance Scheduled maintenance chart operations to be performed by the dealer DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 64 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 65: ...just brake and clutch controls Check lubricate throttle cold start controls Check tyre pressure and wear List of operations and type of intervention set mileage km mi or time interval Km x1000 1 12 24...

Page 66: ...ners Lubricate and grease Check battery and recharge Road test of the motorcycle List of operations and type of intervention set mileage km mi or time interval Km x1000 1 12 24 36 48 60 mi x1000 0 6 7...

Page 67: ...ations and type of intervention set mileage km mi or time interval Km x1000 1 mi x1000 0 6 Months 6 Check engine oil level Check brake and clutch fluid level Check tyre pressure and wear Check chain t...

Page 68: ...E Technical Data Overall dimensions mm fig 66 1110 882 815 DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 68 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 69: ...rating at least 16 Oil sump and oil filter SHELL Advance Ultra 4 3 3 Clutch and front rear brake systems Special fluid for hydraulic systems SHELL Advance Brake DOT 4 Protectant for electric contacts...

Page 70: ...1 10 5 Max power at crankshaft 95 1 EC 54 8 kW 74 5 HP at 8 250 rpm Desmodromic timing system fig 67 1 Opening or upper rocker 2 Opening rocker shim 3 Split rings 4 Closing or lower rocker shim 5 Retu...

Page 71: ...the recommended intervals Brakes Front With double drilled disc Housing material steel Braking material Rear With fixed drilled disc Braking material stainless steel Disc diameter 245 mm Hydraulically...

Page 72: ...spur gears Gear ratio 33 61 Gearbox 6 speed Gearbox with constant mesh gears gear change pedal on left side of motorcycle Front rear sprocket ratio Drive chain from gearbox to rear wheel Make RK Type...

Page 73: ...Steering angle on each side 28 Steering head angle 24 Trail 96 mm Wheels Three spoke light alloy rims Tyres Front Tubeless radial tyre Size 120 70 ZR17 Rear Tubeless radial tyre Size 170 60 ZR17 As a...

Page 74: ...ing points per injector 1 Fuel specifications 95 98 RON Suspensions Front Hydraulic upside down fork Shock absorber stroke 71 mm Rear wheel travel 136 mm Exhaust system Catalysed in compliance with EU...

Page 75: ...H4 12V 55 60W Parking light bulb type W5W 12V 5W Electrical controls on handlebar Turn indicators Starter motor 12V 0 7 kW Tail light and brake signal bulb type P21 5W 12V 5 21W Number plate light bu...

Page 76: ...nting position and ampere capacity are marked on box cover The main fuse box is located on the left side of the battery and contains 8 fuses The 40A fuse 2 placed on the RH side of the battery fig 68...

Page 77: ...11 Regulator 12 Generator 31 Timing rpm sensor 32 Oil temperature sensor control unit 33 ECU 5 9 M 34 Neutral switch 35 Oil pressure switch 36 Front stop switch 37 Clutch switch 38 Oil temperature se...

Page 78: ...ght blue Gr Grey G Green Bn Brown O Orange P Pink Legend to fuse box 5 Pos El item Rat 1 9 Main 30 A 2 10 Parking lights high low beam and solenoid starter 15 A 3 11 ECU 3 A 4 12 Stop horn passing and...

Page 79: ...ns in your jurisdiction before riding this motorcycle Warning This motorcycle is designed and intended for use on streets and other smooth paved areas only Do not use this motorcycle on unpaved surfac...

Page 80: ...n Control System The engine is equipped with a closed crankcase system to 2 the use of the vehicle after such device or element of design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any person Among t...

Page 81: ...not see it at all When the roadway is wet rely more on the throttle to control vehicle speed and less on the front and rear brakes The throttle should also be used judiciously to avoid skidding the re...

Page 82: ...only Ducati approved parts and accessories This motorcycle was not intended to be equipped with a sidecar or to be used to tow any trailer or other vehicle The exhaust system becomes very hot during o...

Page 83: ...E USA Label location fig B 3 6 5 DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 83 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 84: ...E USA 1 4 2 3 5 6 DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 84 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 85: ...14 warrants that each new 1998 and later Ducati motorcycle that includes as standard equipment a headlight tail light and stoplight and is street legal A is designed built and equipped so as to confor...

Page 86: ...mission Control System emergency repairs as provided for in the California Administrative Code may be performed by other than an authorized Ducati dealer An emergency situation occurs 3 repairs improp...

Page 87: ...may not apply to you C No dealer is authorized to modify this Ducati Limited Emission Control Systems Warranty IV Legal rights This warranty gives you specific legal rights and you may also have othe...

Page 88: ...E USA Routine Maintenance Record Km mi Ducati Service Name Mileage Date 1 000 600 12 000 7 500 24 000 15 000 36 000 22 500 DUCum_SS800 07 e book Page 88 Wednesday April 12 2006 5 00 PM...

Page 89: ...DUCum_SS800 07 J book Page 80 Tuesday April 11 2006 5 51 PM...

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