Storing the motorcycle
If the motorcycle is to be unridden over long
periods, it is advisable to carry out the following
operations before storing it away:
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clean the motorcycle;
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empty the fuel tank;
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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;
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place the motorcycle on a service stand;
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disconnect and remove the
should be checked and charged (or replaced,
as required) whenever the motorcycle has been
unridden for over a month.
Protect the motorcycle with a suitable canvas. This
will protect paintwork and prevent retaining
condensate.
The canvas is available from Ducati
notes
Laws in some countries set noise and
pollution standards.
Periodically carry out the required checks and renew
as necessary, using Ducati original spare
in compliance with the regulations in the country
concerned.
Various electronic components of your vehicle have
data memories that temporarily or permanently
store technical information on the status, events and
faults of the vehicle.
In general, this information documents the status of
a component, module, system or environment.
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Operating status of system components (e.g.
emission control system).
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Status messages of the vehicle and its
components (e.g. wheel rotation speed, engine
rpm, engaged gear, etc.)
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Malfunctions and faults of system
components (e.g. lights, brakes, etc.)
●
Vehicle response in riding situations
(e.g. traction control system, etc.)
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Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature,
etc.)
These data are always of a technical nature and are
used to detect and correct faults and optimise
vehicle functions.
During service operations such as repairs,
maintenance activities, operations under warranty,
and quality assurance, service network personnel
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