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Owner’s manual
DUCATI998S Bostrom
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Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept our Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. declines any liability best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long manual. The information contained herein is valid at the journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor Holding time of going to print. Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. S.p.A. wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. reserves the right
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Main components and devices 21 Location 21 Tank filler plug 22 Seat catch and helmet hook 23 Side stand 24 Steering damper 25 Front fork adjusters 26 Shock absorber adjusters 28 General 6 Changing motorcycle track alignment 29 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Directions for use 30 Useful information for safe riding 7 Running-in recommendations 30 Carrying the maximun load allowed 8 Pre-ride checks 32 Accessories 8 Starting the engine 33 Identification
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Chain tension inspection 48 Chain lubrication 48 Replacing bulbs 49 Beam setting 52 Rear view mirror adjustment 53 Tubeless tyres 53 Checking engine oil level 55 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 56 Cleaning the motorcycle 57 Storing the bike away 58 Important notes 58 Technical data 59 Overall dimensions 59 Weights 59 Top-ups 60 Engine 61 Timing system 61 Performance data 62 Spark plugs 62 Performance data 62 Brakes 62 Transmission 63 Frame 64 W
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GENERAL Symbols Ducati Motor Holding S.p.A. advises you to read this manual carefully so as to become familiar with your motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati Dealer or Authorized 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 Warranty of your motorcycle unchanged for a long time. In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product reli
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Useful information for safe riding Be very careful when tackling road junctions, or when riding in the areas near exits from private grounds, car Warning parks or on slip roads to access motorways. Read this section before riding your motorcycle. Always turn off the engine when refueling. Be extremely careful not to spill fuel on the engine or on the exhaust Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Always pipe when refueling. make sure you have your licence with you when riding; Do not smok
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Carrying the maximum load allowed Accessories Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding, The motorcycle is supplied with canvas cover, paddock carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety. stand. Even weight distribution is critical to preserving 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 running order including rider, luggage and additional accessories s
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Identification data All Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for frame (fig. 1.1) and engine (fig. 1.2). Frame number Engine number Note These numbers identify the motorcycle model and are required when ordering spare parts. This exclusive model has been produced in a limited fig. 1.1 series. Each motorcycle is identified by a serial number etched on a silver plate fixed to steering head. fig. 1.2 9
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CONTROLS Warning This section details the position and function of all the controls you need to drive your motorcycle. Be sure to read this information carefully before you use the controls. Position of motorcycle controls (fig. 2) 1) Instrument panel. 2) Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock. 3) Left switch. 4) Clutch lever. 5) Cold start button. 6) Right switch. 7) Throttle twistgrip. 8) Front brake lever. 9) Gear change pedal. 10) Rear brake pedal. fig. 2 10
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E S R O C I Instrument panel (fig. 3) 7) Blue light . 1) Speedometer (km/h or mph). Comes on when right high beam is on. Gives road speed. 8) Water temperature indicator . a) Odometer (km or miles). Indicates engine coolant temperature. Gives total distance covered. b) Trip meter (km or miles). Important Gives distance covered since last resetting. Stop riding if the temperature reaches the max. c) Trip meter resetting knob. value, otherwise the engine might damage. Turn to reset tr
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Keys (fig. 4) Your Ducati was delivered with two universal keys for ignition, steering lock and seat catch and a key identification plate (1). Note 1 Separate the two keys and keep the identification plate (1) in a safe place. fig. 4 12
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Key-operated ignition switch and steering lock A (fig. 5) B It is located in front of the fuel tank and has four positions: A) ON: lights and engine enabled; B) OFF: lights and engine disabled; C C) LOCK: steering locked; D D) P: parking light and steering lock. Warning This vehicle is equipped with an energy-saving CPU. If the key stays ON for a long period but the ignition button is not pressed within 15 seconds, the CPU will stop operating to avoid current absorption. Move the key fig. 5 to
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Left switch 1) Switch, light switch, 3 positions: 5 Down = light off; Centre = front and rear parking light, number plate light and panel lights on; Up = headlamp, front and rear parking light, number plate light and panel lights on. 2 Note This device is not fitted on the Australia and Japan versions. 3 2) Dip switch, light dip switch, two positions: position = low beam on; 1 4 fig. 6 position = high beam on. 3) Switch = 3-position turn indicator: centre
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Clutch lever (fig. 7) Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster 2 (2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar. To set lever distance from twistgrip, push lever (1) fully forward and turn the dial adjuster (2) to one of its four 1 positions. Remember that position no. 1 gives maximum distance between lever and twistgrip, whereas lever and twistgrip are closest when adjuster is set to position no. 4. When you pull in the lever (1), you will disengage the engine from
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Starter lever (fig. 8) A The starter lever (1) is used to start the engine from cold and to increase the engine idle rotation speed after B starting. Control positions: A - (vertical) Control not activated B - Control fully activated The lever may also be placed on intermediate positions to match the progressive engine warming up (see page 33). Important Never use this device when the engine is warm. Do not run with the starter control on. 1 fig. 8 16
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Right switch (fig. 9) Front brake lever (fig. 9) G) Switch for ENGINE STOP, two positions: Pull in the lever (4) towards the twistgrip to operate the position (RUN) = run. front brake. The system is hydraulically operated and you position (OFF) = stop. just need to pull the lever gently. The brake lever is provided with a dial adjuster (5) for Warning lever distance adjustment from twistgrip on handlebar. This switch is mainly intended for use in emergency cases when you need to stop
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Rear brake pedal (fig. 10) Gear change pedal (fig. 11) Push down on the pedal (1) with your foot to operate the The gear change pedal is at rest when in the central rear brake. position N, is moved up and down to change gears and The system is hydraulically operated. then returns to the central position. st down = push down on the pedal to engage 1 gear and to shift down. The N light will go out. nd rd up = lift the pedal to engage the 2 gear and then the 3 , th th th 4 , 5 and 6 gear. Each tim
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Adjustment of gear change and rear brake pedals (fig. 11.2 and 11.3) Gear change and rear brake pedals can be set in a preferred position relative to footpegs to better suit the riding style of every rider. To set the gear change pedal, lock linkage (1) and loosen check nuts (2) and (3). Note Nut (2) has a left-hand thread. Apply an open-end wrench to the hexagon portion of linkage (1) and rotate linkage until the gear change pedal fig. 11.2 is in the desired position. Tighten both check nuts un
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To set the rear brake pedal: loosen check nut (4). Turn travel adjuster (5) until pedal is in the desired position. Tighten check nut (4). Work the pedal by hand to make sure it has about 1.5 ÷ 2 mm free play before brake is actuated. If not so, set master cyilinder rod length as follows: loosen the check nut (6) on the rod. Tighten rod into fork (7) to increase free play or loosen it to decrease play. Tighten the check nut (6) and check play again. fig. 11.3 20
