User Guide

Storing the bike away

If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods,

it is advisable to carry out the following operations before

storing it away:

clean the motorcycle;

plug with its seal and empty the fuel tank;

pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through

the spark plug seats, then crank the engine by hand a

few times so a protective film of oil will spread on

cylinder inner walls;

place the motorcycle on the supplied service stand;

disconnect and remove the battery. Battery should be

checked and charged whenever the motorcycle has been

left unridden for over a month;

protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas available

from Ducati Spare Parts Department. This will protect

paintwork and let condensate breathe out.

Important notes

Some countries - such as France, Germany, Great Britain,

Switzerland and so on - have compulsory emission and

noise standards.

Carry out any required inspection at regular intervals and

replace any parts using Ducati original spare parts

complying with local law.