2000 Ducati Monster 900

Owner’s manual

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Hearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept out best compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. We think you will ride your Ducati motorcycle for long journeys as well as short daily trips. Ducati Motor s.p.a wishes you smooth and enjoyable riding. We are steadily doing are best to improve our “Technical Assistance” service. For this reason, we recommend you to strictly follow the indications given in this manual, especially for motorcycle running-in. In this way, your Ducati motorbike will surely give you unforgettable emotions.

Ducati Motor S.p.A. declines any liability whatsoever for any mistakes incurred in drawing up this manual. The information contained herein is valid at the time of going to print. Ducati Motor S.p.A. reserves the right to make any changes required by the future development of the above-mentioned products.

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Enjoy your ride!

For your safety, as well as to preserve the warranty, reliability and worth of your motorcycle, use original Ducati spare parts only. Warning This manual forms an integral part of the motorcycle and - if the motorcycle is resold - must always be handed over to the new owner.

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TABLE OF CONTENTS

Main components and devices Location 19 Tank filler plug 20 Seat catch and helmet pin 21 Side stand 22 Shock absorber adjusters 23 Front fork adjusters 24

General 6 Warranty 6 Symbols 6 Useful information for safe riding 7 Carrying the max load allowed 8 Identification data 9

Directions for use 26 Running-in recommendations 26 Pre-ride checks 28 Starting the engine 29 Moving off 31 Braking 31 Stopping the motorcycle 32 Refueling 32 Parking 33 Tool kit and accessories 34

Controls 10 Position of motorcycle controls 10 Instrument panel 11 Keys 12 Ignition switch and steering lock 12 Left switch 13 Clutch lever 14 Cold start lever 15 Right switch 15 Throttle twistgrip 16 Front brake lever 16 Rear brake pedal 17 Gear change pedal 17 Setting the gear change and rear brake pedals 18

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Main maintenance operations 35 Lifting the fuel tank 35 Changing air filter 36 Checking brake and clutch fluid level 37 Checking brake pads for wear 38 Lubricating cables and joints 39 Throttle cable adjustment 40 Charging the battery 41 Chain tensioning 42 Chain lubrication 43 Replacing bulbs 43 Headlamp alignment 46

Tyres 47 Checking engine oil level 49 Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs 50 Cleaning the motorcycle 51 Storing the bike away 52 Important notes 52

For United States of America version only Routine maintenance record

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Technical data 53 Overall dimensions 53 Weights 53 Top-ups 54 Engine 55 Timing system 55 Performance data 56 Spark plugs 56 Brakes 57 Transmission 58 Frame 59 Wheels 59 Tyres 59 Suspensions 60 Electric system 60

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Monster versions 66 600/750 66 Metallic (600/750/900 i.e.) 66 Cromo 900 i.e. 66 Dark 600/750/900 i.e. 66 900S 66 Windproof cover 900S 67

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GENERAL

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Warranty In your own interest, and in order to guarantee product reliability, you are strongly advised to refer to our authorized Dealers and workshops for any servicing requiring particular technical expertise. Our highly skilled staff have access to the implements required to perform any servicing job at best, and use Ducati original spare parts only as the best guarantee for full interchangeability, smooth running and long life. All Ducati motorcycles come with a “Warranty Card”. However, warranty does not apply to the motorcycles used in competitions or competitive trials. No motorcycle part may be tampered with, altered, or replaced with parts other than original Ducati spare parts during the warranty period, or the warranty right will be automatically invalidated.

Symbols Ducati Motor S.p.A. advises you to read this booklet carefully so as to become familiar with your motorcycle. In case of any doubts, please call a Ducati dealer or authorized workshop. The information contained herein will prove useful on your trips - and Ducati Motor S.p.A. wishes you smooth, enjoyable riding - and will help you keep the performance of your motorcycle unchange