Pre-Ride Checks - Ducati DESERTX 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").