2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 117

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 steering tube end (3) by 180° with a pin wrench. Check that the hole on the eccentric is centred with the through hole in the steering tube. Look at the arrow etched in the top area of the eccentric to centre both holes accurately. 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). Tighten the screw (4) previously removed and apply some medium-strentgh threadlocker. Important The steering lock can be used only if the steering tube is positioned at 24°30'. This adjustment is possible for 748S and 998 models only. E 748S 998 fig. 33.1 fig. 33.2 45