2005 Ducati Superbike 749R Owners Manual - Page 155

E Lubricating cables and joints The condition of the outer sheath of the throttle/cold start cables should be checked at regular intervals. The sheath should show no signs of squeezing or cracking. Work the controls to make sure the inner cables slide 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, for the throttle cable, it is best to open the thottle control by unscrewing the two fastening screws (1, fig. 58) and then grease the cable ends and the pulley with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2. Warning When refitting the cover, be sure to slide the cables onto the suitable pulley. Reinstall the cover and tighten down the screws (1) to 10 Nm. To ensure smooth operation of the side stand joint, clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 at all points exposed to friction. 1 fig. 58 62