2002 Ducati Superbike 998 Owners Manual - Page 122

Number plate light (fig. 38.2) To expose the number plate light bulb, withdraw the lamp holder from the number plate holder, then extract the bulb and replace it. E Beam setting (fig. 39.1) When checking the beam setting, put the motorcycle upright. Tyres should be inflated at the correct pressure and one person should be sitting astride the motorcycle, keeping it at right angles to its longitudinal axis. Place the motorcycle opposite a wall or a screen, 10 meters apart from it, then draw a horizontal line dictated by headlamp center and a vertical one in line with the longitudinal axis of motorcycle. If possible, perform this check in dim light. Switch on the low beam. The height of the light spot (measured at the upper limit between dark and lighted-up area) should not exceed 9/10th of the height from ground of headlamp center. Note The procedure described here is in compliance with the "Italian Standard" establishing the maximum height of the light beam. Owners in other countries will adapt said procedure to the provisions in force in their countries. The height of the light beam can be corrected using the adjusting screw (1, fig. 39.2) on the beam front. Turn the screw clockwise to lower the beam, turn anticlockwise to lift. fig. 38.2 50