Tampering Warning - Ducati MONSTER 1100 S Owner's Manual

Exhaust Emission Control System
The Exhaust Emission Control System is composed of lean
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carburetor settings, and no adjustments should be made
except idle speed adjustments with the throttle stop screw.
The Exhaust Emission Control System is separate from
the crankcase emission control system.
Crankcase Emission Control System
The engine is equipped with a closed crankcase system
to prevent discharging crankcase emissions into the
atmosphere. Blow-by gas is returned to the combustion
chamber through the air cleaner and the throttle body.
Evaporative Emission Control System
California motorcycles are equipped with an evaporative
emission control system which consists of a charcoal
canister and associated piping. This system prevents the
escape of fuel vapors from the throttle body and fuel tank.

Tampering warning

Tampering with Noise Control System Prohibited. Federal
Law prohibits the following acts or causing thereof:
(1) the removal or rendering inoperative by any person, other
than for purposes of maintenance, repair, or replacement, of
any device or element of design incorporated into any new
vehicle for the purpose of noise control prior to its sale or
delivery to the ultimate purchaser or while it is in use; or
(2) the use of the vehicle after such device or element of
design has been removed or rendered inoperative by any
person.
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Among those acts presumed to constitute
tampering are the acts listed below:
(1) Removal of, or puncturing the muffler, baffles, header
pipes or any other component which conducts exhaust gases.
(2) Removal or puncturing of any part of the intake system.
(3) Lack of proper maintenance.
(4) Replacing any moving part of the vehicle, or parts of the
exhaust or intake system, with parts other than those
specified by the manufacturer.
This product should be checked for repair or replacement if
the motorcycle noise has increased significantly through use.
Otherwise, the owner may become subject to penalties
under state and local ordinances.
Problems that may affect motorcycle emissions
If you are aware of any of the following symptoms, have the
vehicle inspected and repaired by your local Ducati dealer.
Symptoms:
Hard starting or stalling after starting.
Rough idle.
Misfiring or backfiring during acceleration.
After-burning (backfiring).
Poor performance (driveability) and poor economy.