2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 109

MAIN MAINTENANCE OPERATIONS Side body panels (fig. 25) To remove the body panels proceed as follows: disconnect the two connectors (1) joining the two body panels together; disconnect the four headlamp fairing connectors (2); disconnect the four frame connectors (3). Removing the fairing Some servicing operations need the motorcycle fairing to be removed. Warning Firmly secure all removed parts when refitting them, otherwise some of them might suddenly come off when riding and you may loose control of your motorcycle. Important At reassembly always fit nylon washers when tightening fastening screws, not to damage painted parts and Plexiglas headlamp fairing. Some fastening screws are of the self-tapping type; do not overtighten, otherwise treading might damage thus avoiding further use. Important On the 748, the body panels are held in place by special screws instead of quarter-turn fasteners. fig. 25 37 E