2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 115

Lubricating cables and joints The condition of the outer sheath of the throttle/starter cable should be checked at regular intervals. The sheath should show no signs of squeezing or cracking. Work the controls to make sure the cable slides smoothly inside the sheath: if you feel any friction or hard spots, have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop. To prevent these failures, smear the end of the Bowden cable with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2 at regular intervals. For the throttle cable, it is best to open the device by unscrewing the two fastening screws (1, fig. 31.1) and then grease the cable ends and the pulley. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cable onto the suitable pulley. Refit the cover and tighten the screws (1). To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint, clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. Throttle cable adjustment The throttle twistgrip must have a free play of 1.5-2 mm measured at the edge of the twistgrip, at all positions of the handlebars. If it needs adjusting, use the suitable adjuster (2, fig. 31) provided on the throttle control. E 2 1,5 ÷ 2 mm 1 fig. 31 43