Lubricating Cables And Joints; Throttle Cable Adjustment - Ducati 748R Owner's Manual

Lubricating cables and joints

The condition of the outer sheaths of the throttle/starter
cables should be checked at regular intervals.
The sheaths should show no signs of squeezing or
cracking. Work the controls to make sure the cable slides
smoothly inside the sheath: if you feel any friction or hard
spots, have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or
Authorized Workshop.
To prevent these failures, smear the ends of the Bowden
cables with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 at
regular intervals.
For the throttle cables, it is best to open the case by
unscrewing the two fastening screws (1, fig. 31) and then
grease the cable end and the pulley.
Warning
When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable
onto the suitable pulley.
Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1).
To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint,
clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all
points exposed to friction.

Throttle cable adjustment

The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of
1.5 - 2 mm measured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all
positions of the handlebars. If it needs adjusting, use the
suitable adjuster (2, fig. 31) provided on the throttle
control.
2
1
1,5 2 mm
fig. 31
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