Lubricating Cables And Joints - Ducati Superbike 848evo Corse Owner's Manual

Lubricating cables and joints

Check the outer sheath of the throttle control cables
for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly
inside the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or
catching, have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer
or Authorized Service Center.
To avoid this kind of problem with the throttle cable,
unscrew the two retaining screws (1, fig. 80), to open
the case and then grease cable end and pulley with
SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 grease.
Warning
Close the twistgrip housing carefully, inserting
the cable in the pulley.
Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1) to 7.3 lbf ft
(10 Nm).
To ensure smooth operation of the side stand pivot,
remove dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 grease to all
friction points.
1
fig. 80
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