Pre-Ride Checks - Ducati MONSTER 821 2016 Owner's Manual

Pre-ride checks

Attention
Failure to carry out these checks before riding
may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider
and passenger.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your
bike as follows:
- FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed
(page 203).
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check oil level in the sump through the sight
glass. Top up if needed (page 237).
- BRAKE FLUID
Check fluid level in the relevant reservoirs (page
208).
- COOLANT
Check coolant level in the expansion reservoir.
Top up if needed (page 206).
- TIRE CONDITION
Check tire pressure and condition (page 234).
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- CONTROLS
Work the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change
controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) and check
for proper operation.
- LIGHTS AND INDICATORS
Make sure lights, indicators and horn work
properly. Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page
231).
- KEY LOCKS
Ensure that fuel filler plug (page 175) and seat
(page 176) are locked.
- SIDE STAND
Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is
in the correct position (page 184).