2001 Ducati Superbike 996R Owners Manual - Page 112

E Adjusting headstock angle (fig. 33.1) Loosen the two screws (1) on the frame r.h. side to adjust the headstock angle. Fully unscrew the screw (2) and turn the headstock end (3) by 180° with a pin wrench. Check that the hole on the eccentric is in line with the passing hole of the steering head. To this purpose an arrow indicating the phase is punched onto the eccentric (upper side). Fully screw the screw (2). Grease the screw threadings (1) with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and tighten to 22 Nm. Note While performing the above, the handlebars should not be fully turned. When finished, the steering damper must be repositioned. Undo the screw (4, fig. 33.2). Move the damper rod joint to the frame hole (5). Apply some medium-strength threadlocker and tighten the screw (4) previously removed. Important The steering lock can be used only if the headstock tube is positioned at 24° 30'. fig. 33.1 5 4 fig. 33.2 44