Lubricating Cables And Joints - Ducati SPORTCLASSIC SPORT 1000 Use And Maintenance Manual

Lubricating cables and joints

The condition of the outer throttle cables should be
checked at regular intervals. The outer cables should
show no signs of kinking or cracking. Operate the control
to check that the inner cable slides smoothly: if you feel
any friction or catching, have the cable replaced by a
Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre.
To prevent these problems, periodically lubricate the ends
of each control cable with SHELL Advance Grease or
Retinax LX2.
Open the twistgrip housing by unscrewing the two screws
(1, fig. 36) and lubricate the ends of each control cable and
the races with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2.
Warning
Close the twistgrip housing carefully, inserting the
cable in the race.
Refit the housing and tighten the bolts (1) to 6 Nm.
To ensure smooth operation of the sidestand pivot,
remove any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 to all
points subject to friction (fig. 37).
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E
fig. 36
fig. 37
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