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Storing the motorcycle
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long
periods, it is advisable to carry out the following
operations before storing it away:
clean the motorcycle;
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place the motorcycle on a service stand;
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Battery should be checked and charged (or replaced,
as required) whenever the motorcycle has been left
unridden for over a month.
Protect the motorcycle with a suitable bike canvas.
This will protect paintwork and prevent retaining
condensate.
The bike canvas is available from Ducati
Performance.
Important notes
Laws in some countries set certain noise and
pollution standards.
Periodically carry out the required checks and renew
parts as necessary, using Ducati original spare parts,
in compliance with the regulations in the country
concerned.
Various electronic components of your vehicle have
data memories that temporarily or permanently
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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.
Operating status of system components (e.g.
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emission control system).
Status messages of the vehicle and its
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components (e.g. wheel rotation speed, engine
rpm, engaged gear, etc.)
Malfunctions and faults of important system
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components (e.g. lights, brakes, etc.)
Vehicle response in particular riding situations
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(e.g. traction control system, etc.)
Environmental conditions (e.g. temperature,
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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
(including manufacturers) can read this technical
information from the event and fault data memory
using special diagnostic tools. Once the fault has
been eliminated, it is possible to progressively
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