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Ducati 998S User Manual

Ducati 998S
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Reassembly:
insert the locating pegs of the bulb base into their seats
to obtain correct alignment.
Hook the clip (4, fig. 35.2) to the headlamp holders;
reconnect the cables and refit the rubber cover (1, fig.
35.2).
To change the parking light bulb, the headlamp fairing
must be removed first (see page 37).
Undo the horn fastening screw and remove the horn. Pull
out the bulb holders (5, fig. 35.3) from the rim-reflector
assembly.
Remove the bulb and fit a new one.
Replacing bulbs
Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the
new one complies with voltage and wattage as specified
on page 63, “Electric System”, for that lighting device.
Always check for new bulb proper operation before
refitting removed parts.
Headlamp
To gain access to headlamp bulbs proceed as follows:
Disassembly:
low beam bulb (fig. 35.1): remove the rubber cover (1).
Press the lower quick-release button to disconnect the
connector (2).
L.h. high beam bulb (fig. 35.2): disconnect the
connector (3) of the white bulb cable from the front
wiring, remove the rubber cover (1) from the headlamp
body and pull out the bulb cable.
Note
The black ground mass cable connector does not
need to be disconnected to replace the headlamp bulbs.
Release the clip (4) that secures the bulb and remove it
from the socket (fig. 35.1 and 35.2).
Note
Be careful to hold the new bulb at the base only.
Never touch the transparent body with your fingers or it
will blacken resulting in reduced bulb brilliancy.

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Ducati 998S Specifications

General IconGeneral
Displacement998 cc
Bore x Stroke100 mm x 63.5 mm
Compression Ratio11.4:1
Transmission6-speed
FrameTubular steel trellis
Front Brakes2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston calipers
Tire Front120/70 ZR17
Tire Rear190/50 ZR17
Engine TypeLiquid-cooled, 4-stroke, L-twin, Desmodromic DOHC, 4 valves per cylinder
Torque97 Nm @ 8000 rpm
Fuel SystemElectronic fuel injection
Front SuspensionShowa 43mm upside-down fork, fully adjustable
Rear SuspensionShowa monoshock, fully adjustable
Rear Brakes220 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Fuel Capacity17 liters

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