2003 Ducati SuperSport 800 SS Owners Manual - Page 96

E Clutch lever (fig. 12a - 12b) Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2) for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar (this adjuster is not fitted on the 800Sport version). To set lever distance from twistgrip, push lever (1) fully forward and turn the dial adjuster (2) to one of its four positions. Remember that position no. 1 gives maximum distance between lever and twistgrip, whereas lever and twistgrip are closest when adjuster is set to position no. 4. When you pull in the lever (1), you will disengage the engine from the gearbox and therefore from the driving wheel. Using the clutch properly is essential to smooth riding, especially when moving off. Warning Set clutch lever when motorcycle is stopped. Important Using the clutch properly will avoid damage to transmission parts and spare the engine. Note It is possible to start the engine with side stand down and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the bike with a gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this case the side stand must be up). SUPERSPORT800 2 1 fig. 12a 800Sport 1 20 fig. 12b