2006 Ducati Superbike 749 Dark Owners Manual - Page 164

Adjusting steering head angle (749/749S) Before changing steering head angle, you must first remove the steering damper. Unscrew the retaining screws (1 and 2) to release the steering damper. The steering lock peg (3) is retained with a screw (2) and must be re-positioned farther back on refitting when steering head angle is modified. Slacken the steering head retaining screw (4). To change steering head angle, remove the circlips (6) and the washers (7) and loosen the two screws (5) on the frame right side. Fully unscrew the screw (8) and turn the steering tube eccentric (9) 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. Tighten screw (8) fully home. Grease the threads of the screws (5) with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and tighten to 22 Nm. Refit the washer (7) and the circlip (6). Notes While performing the above, the handlebars should not be fully turned. 2 1 3 4 E fig. 63 9 8 5 7 5 6 fig. 64 67