Ducati 999R User Manual

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Lubricating cables and joints
The condition of the outer sheath of the throttle/cold start
cables should be checked at regular intervals. The sheath
should show no signs of squeezing or cracking. Work the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide 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, for the throttle cable, it is best to
open the thottle control by unscrewing the two fastening
screws (1, fig. 58) and then grease the cable ends and the
pulley with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2.
Warning
When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cables
onto the suitable pulley.
Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1).
To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint, clean
off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points
exposed to friction.
1
fig. 58

Ducati 999R Specifications

General

Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Bore x Stroke	104 x 58.8 mm
Power	140 hp (104 kW) @ 9750 rpm
Torque	108 Nm @ 8, 000 rpm
Rear Suspension	Öhlins fully adjustable monoshock
Front Brakes	Dual 320mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Rear Brakes	240 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	15.5 liters
Fuel Injection	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Öhlins 43 mm fully adjustable upside-down fork