Ducati 998S User Manual

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Adjustment of gear change and rear brake
pedals
Gear change and rear brake pedals can be set in a
preferred position relative to footpegs to better suit the
riding style of every rider.
To set the gear change pedal, lock linkage (1) and loosen
check nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a left-hand thread.
Apply an open-end wrench to the hexagon portion of
linkage (1) and rotate linkage until the gear change pedal
is in the desired position.
Tighten both check nuts until they contact linkage.
To set the rear brake pedal:
loosen check nut (4).
Turn travel adjuster (5) until pedal is in the desired
position.
Tighten check nut (4).
Work the pedal by hand to make sure it has about
1.5 ÷ 2 mm free play before brake is actuated.
If not so, set master cyilinder rod length as follows:
loosen the check nut (6) on the rod.
Tighten rod into fork (7) to increase free play or loosen it
to decrease play.
Tighten the check nut (6) and check play again.
fig. 11.2
fig. 11.3

Ducati 998S Specifications

General

Displacement	998 cc
Bore x Stroke	100 mm x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio	11.4:1
Transmission	6-speed
Frame	Tubular steel trellis
Front Brakes	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Tire Front	120/70 ZR17
Tire Rear	190/50 ZR17
Engine Type	Liquid-cooled, 4-stroke, L-twin, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Torque	97 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection
Front Suspension	Showa 43mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Rear Suspension	Showa monoshock, fully adjustable
Rear Brakes	220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity	17 liters