2008 Ducati Superbike 848 Owners Manual - Page 57

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Pre-ride checks Warning Failure to carry out these checks before starting may result in damage to the motorcycle and injury to the rider. Before starting, check the following points: Fuel level in the tank Check the fuel level in the tank. Re-fuel if necessary (page 62). Engine oil level Check the oil level in the sump through the sight glass. Top up if necessary (page 84). Brake and clutch fluid Check fluid level in the related reservoirs (page 69). Coolant Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. Top up if necessary (page 68). Tyre condition Check the pressure and condition of the tyres (page 82). Controls Operate the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) to check that they function correctly. Lights and indicators Make sure the lights, indicators and horn work properly. Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page 76). Key locks Check that the fuel filler cap (page 48) and the seat are locked (page 49). Sidestand Make sure the sidestand operates smoothly and is in the correct position (page 50). Warning If there are any faults or malfunctions, do not start the motorcycle and contact your DUCATI Dealer or Authorized Service Centre. E 57

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Pre-ride checks
Warning
Failure to carry out these checks before starting may
result in damage to the motorcycle and injury to the rider.
Before starting, check the following points:
Fuel level in the tank
Check the fuel level in the tank. Re-fuel if necessary
(page 62).
Engine oil level
Check the oil level in the sump through the sight glass.
Top up if necessary (page 84).
Brake and clutch fluid
Check fluid level in the related reservoirs (page 69).
Coolant
Check the coolant level in the expansion tank. Top up if
necessary (page 68).
Tyre condition
Check the pressure and condition of the tyres (page 82).
Controls
Operate the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change controls
(levers, pedals and twistgrip) to check that they function
correctly.
Lights and indicators
Make sure the lights, indicators and horn work properly.
Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page 76).
Key locks
Check that the fuel filler cap (page 48) and the seat are
locked (page 49).
Sidestand
Make sure the sidestand operates smoothly and is in the
correct position (page 50).
Warning
If there are any faults or malfunctions, do not start the
motorcycle and contact your DUCATI Dealer or Authorized
Service Centre.