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Table of contents
General indications 6
Warranty 6
Symbols 6
Useful road safety information 7
Riding with a full load 8
Identification data 9
Controls 10
Position of the motorcycle controls
10
Instrument panel
11
LCD – Main functions 13
LCD – How to set/display parameters 15
The immobilizer system 45
Code card 46
Immobilizer override procedure 47
Duplicate keys 49
Ignition switch and steering lock
50
Left-hand handlebar switch
51
Clutch lever 52
Right-hand handlebar switch
53
Throttle twistgrip
53
Front brake lever
54
Rear brake pedal
55
Gearchange pedal
55
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals
56
Main components and devices 58
Position on motorcycle
58
Fuel tank filler cap
59
Seat lock 60
Sidestand
61
Steering damper
62
Front fork adjusters 63
Shock absorber adjusters
65
Adjusting the rear ride height
67
Riding the motorcycle 69
Running-in recommendations 69
Pre-ride checks 71
Starting the engine 72
Moving off 74
Braking 74
Stopping the motorcycle 75
Parking 75
Refuelling
76
Toolkit and accessories
77
Ducati Data Analyzer with USB (for 1198S only) 78
Main maintenance operations 79
Removal of the fairings 79
Checking and topping up the coolant level
83
Checking the brake and clutch fluid level 84
Checking the brake pads for wear
86
Lubricating cables and linkages 87
Adjustment of the throttle cable free play 88
Charging the battery
89