Ducati 998S BOSTROM Owner's Manual

1EDUCATI998S BostromOwner’s manual

10CONTROLSWarningThis section details the position and function of allthe controls you need to drive your motorcycle. Be sureto read this information

5a1cb83 7 4 2 6DUCATICORSE11EInstrument panel (fig. 3)1) Speedometer (km/h or mph).Gives road speed.a) Odometer (km or miles).Gives total distance cov

12EKeys (fig. 4)Your Ducati was delivered with two universal keys forignition, steering lock and seat catch and a keyidentification plate (1).NoteSepa

13ELeft switch (fig. 6)1) Switch, light switch, 3 positions:Down = light off;Centre = front and rear parking light, number platelight and p

14EClutch lever (fig. 7)Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster(2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar. To set lev

15EStarter lever (fig. 8)The starter lever (1) is used to start the engine from coldand to increase the engine idle rotation speed afterstarting. Con

16ERight switch (fig. 9)G) Switch for ENGINE STOP, two positions:position (RUN) = run.position (OFF) = stop.WarningThis switch is mainly in

17ERear brake pedal (fig. 10)Push down on the pedal (1) with your foot to operate therear brake. The system is hydraulically operated.1fig. 101N23456G

18EAdjustment of gear change and rear brakepedalsGear change and rear brake pedals can be set in apreferred position relative to footpegs to better su

19EMAIN COMPONENTS AND DEVICESLocation (fig. 12)1) Tank filler plug.2) Seat catch.3) Side stand.4) Hook for helmet fastening cable.5) Steering damper.

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20ETank filler plug (fig. 13)OpeningLift the protection lid (1) and fit the ignition key into thelock. Turn the key clockwise 1/4 turn to unlock. Lift

21ESeat catch and helmet hook Opening (fig. 14.1)Fit the ignition key into the lock (1) and turn the keyclockwise. Pull gently the tail guard (2) outw

22ESide stand (fig. 15)ImportantBefore lowering the side stand, make sure that thebearing surface is hard and flat.Do not park on soft or pebbled grou

23ESteering damper (fig. 16)The steering damper is before the tank and is secured tothe frame and the steering head. It gives improved steering accura

24EFront fork adjustersThe front fork has rebound and compression dampingadjusters.This adjustment is done using the outer adjusters:1) (fig. 17.1) to

25ESTANDARD factory setting is as follows:compression: 10 clicks;rebound: 12 clicks. Max. setting for softest damping adjustment is 24 clicksfor rebou

26EShock absorber adjusters (fig. 18)The shock absorber has outer adjusters that enable youto adjust your motorcycle to the load.The adjuster (1) loca

27EChanging motorcycle track alignment (fig. 19.2)Motorcycle track alignment is the result of tests carriedout under different riding conditions by ou

28EDIRECTIONS FOR USERunning-in recommendationsMax. rotation speed (fig. 20)Rotation speed for running-in period and during standarduse (rpm):1) up to

29EBrake and clutch fluidCheck fluid level in the relevant reservoirs. Coolant levelCheck coolant level in the expansion reservoir. Top up ifnecessary

3EHearty welcome among Ducati fans! Please accept ourbest compliments for choosing a Ducati motorcycle. Wethink you will ride your Ducati motorcycle f

Starting the engineNoteFollow the “High ambient temperature” procedureto start the engine when it is warm.WarningBefore starting the engine, become fa

2) Move the starter lever (1) to (B) (fig. 21.2).3) Check that the stop switch (3, fig. 21.3) is positionedto (RUN), then press the ignition but

32EMoving off1) Disengage the clutch squeezing the control lever.2) Push down on gear change lever sharply with the tipof your foot to engage the firs

33EStopping the motorcycle If you let go of the throttle twistgrip, the motorcycle willslow down gradually and smoothly. Then, shift downreleasing the

34ERefueling (fig. 22)Never overfill the tank when refueling. Fuel should neverbe touching the rim of filler recess.WarningBe sure there is no fuel tr

35ETool kit and accessories (fig. 23)Located in the compartment (1) under the tail:an Owner’s manual;a helmet fastening cable;a tool bag for usual mai

36EMAIN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONSRemoving the fairingSome servicing operations need the motorcycle fairing tobe removed.WarningFirmly secure all removed

37E1Headlamp fairing (fig. 26.2)Undo the middle fastening screw (1, fig.26.1) of the wingmirrors and remove them from the headlamp fairingsupports.Und

38ECleaning and changing air filters (fig. 27.2)The air box is accessible after removing the body panelsand the headlamp fairing (see pages 36 and 37)

39EChecking the coolant level (fig. 28.1)Check the coolant level in the expansion reservoir, on theLH side of the motorcycle.The coolant level must be

4ETABLE OF CONTENTSGeneral 6Warranty 6Symbols 6Useful information for safe riding 7Carrying the maximun load allowed 8Accessories 8Identif

40EMAXMINChecking brake and clutch fluid levelFluid level should never fall below the MIN mark oneach reservoir (fig. 29). If level drops below the

41EChecking brake pads for wear (fig. 30)To facilitate inspection without removing the pads fromthe calipers, brake pads have a wear mark. If the groo

42EThrottle cable adjustmentThe throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1.5 - 2 mmmeasured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all positions ofthe ha

43E+1-Charging the battery (fig. 32)Before charging the battery, it is best to remove it fromthe motorcycle.Remove the r.h. body panel (page 36), undo

44EAdjusting headstock angle (fig. 33.1)Loosen the two screws (1) on the frame r.h. side toadjust the headstock angle.Fully unscrew the screw (2) and

45EChain tension inspection (fig. 34)With the motorcycle on the side stand, the chain musthave a min. distance of 25 mm from the swingarm.If this is n

Reassembly:insert the locating pegs of the bulb base into their seatsto obtain correct alignment.Hook the clip (4, fig. 35.2) to the headlamp holders;

47E5fig. 35.3142431fig. 35.2fig. 35.1

Turn indicators (fig. 37)Remove the screw (1) and detach the glass (2) from thebody.The bulb is of the bayonet-type: press and rotate anti-clockwise t

2149Efig. 38.1Stop light (fig. 38.1)To expose the number plate bulb, withdraw the lampholder from the number plate holder, then extract thebulb and r

5EChain tension inspection 45Chain lubrication 45Replacing bulbs 46Beam setting 50Rear view mirror adjustment 51Tubeless tyres 51Checking

50E12fig. 39.1Beam setting (fig. 39.1)When checking the beam setting, put the motorcycleupright. Tyres should be inflated at the correct pressureand o

51ERear view mirror adjustmentSlacken the screw in the hole (2, fig. 39.2) with a cross-point screwdriver. Set the rear view mirror by hand andtighten

Minimum tread depthMeasure tread depth (S, fig. 40) at the point where treadis most worn down. It should not be less than 2 mm andanyway not below the

53EChecking engine oil level (fig. 41)Engine oil level can be checked through the sight glass(1) provided on the clutch cover.When checking oil level,

54ECleaning and replacing the spark plugs (fig. 42)Spark plugs are essential to smooth engine running andshould be checked at regular intervals. This

55ECleaning the motorcycleTo preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, washand clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anywayaccording to

56EImportant notesSome countries, such as France, Germany, Great Britain,Switzerland and so on, have compulsory emission andnoise standards that inclu

57ETECHNICAL DATAOverall dimensions (mm) (fig. 43)fig. 43WeightsDry weight:187 kg. Carrying full load:310 kg.WarningFailure to observe weight limits c

58ETop-ups Type of fluid cu dm (liters)Fuel tank, including a reserve Gasoline 95-98 RON 17of 4 cu dm (liters).Oil sump and oil filter SHELL - Advance

59EEngineTwin cylinder, four-stroke, 90° “L” type, longitudinal.Bore mm:100Stroke mm:63,5Total displacement c.c.:998Compression ratio:1:11.4±0.5Max. p

6EGENERALWarrantyIn your own interest, and in order to guarantee productreliability, you are strongly advised to refer to a DucatiDealer or Authorized

60ESpark plugsMake:CHAMPIONType:RG 4 HCPerformance dataMaximum speed in any gear should be reached only aftera correct running-in period with the moto

61ETransmissionDry clutch operated by a control lever on left handlebar.Drive is transmitted from engine to gearbox main shaftvia spur gears.Gear rati

62EFrameTubular trellis frame with upper section made of high-strength steel.Steering angle (on each side):27°For improved performance on track the he

63ESuspensionsFront Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with outer adjustersfor rebound, compression, and preload (for inner springsof fork legs).Stan

64E1fig. 45.2FusesThe main fuse box (fig. 45.1) is located on the frame rightside. To expose the fuses, take off the box protectivecover. Mounting pos

65ELegend of the wiring diagram of electricsystem/ignition 1) Right switch2) Key-operated switch3) Ignition relay4) Fuse box5) Flasher6) Water tempera

Gr-Y Grey-YellowGr-B Grey-BlueO-B Orange-BlueLegend of fuse box (4)Pos. Description Rat.1-9 Main switch 30 A2-10 Fuel pump, injectors, coils 20 A3-11

67Ekm Ducati Mileage DateService Name1,00010,00020,00030,00040,00050,000ROUTINE MAINTENANCE RECORD

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7EUseful information for safe ridingWarningRead this section before riding your motorcycle.Accidents are frequently due to inexperience. Alwaysmake su

8ECarrying the maximum load allowed Your motorcycle is designed for long-distance riding,carrying the maximum load allowed in full safety.Even weight

Identification dataAll Ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers,for frame (fig. 1.1) and engine (fig. 1.2).Frame numberEngine numberNoteThes