Pre-Ride Checks - Ducati MULTISTRADA V45 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
motorcycle as follows:
- FUEL LEVEL IN THE TANK
Check the fuel level in the tank. Refuel, if
necessary (Refuelling).
- ENGINE OIL LEVEL
Check oil level in the sump through the sight
glass. Top up if necessary (Engine oil level
check).
- BRAKE AND CLUTCH FLUID
Check fluid level in the corresponding reservoirs
("Checking brake and clutch fluid level").
- BRAKE AND CLUTCH SYSTEMS
Check the operation of the brake and clutch
systems and the thickness of the front and rear
brake pads ("Check brake pad wear")
- COOLANT
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Check the level of coolant in the expansion
reservoir; top up if necessary ("Checking and
topping up the coolant level").
- TYRE CONDITION
Check tyre pressure and condition (Tyres).
- 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 ("Electric
system").
- KEY LOCKS
Check the tightening of the filler plug (Tank filler
plug) and of the seat (Seat lock).
- STAND
Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is
in the correct position (Side stand).
- SIDE BAGS AND TOP CASE
Ensure that the side bags and the Top Case are
securely fastened and check their swinging
movement (Assembling the side bags).
To ensure trouble-free operation, the engine coolant
pump requires a breather. This means that it is