2008 Ducati Superbike 848 Owners Manual - Page 72
2008 Ducati Superbike 848 Manual
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Lubricating cables and joints The condition of the outer throttle and choke cables should be checked at regular intervals. The outer cables should show no signs of kinking or cracking. Operate the controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside the outer cables: if you feel any friction or catching, have the cable replaced by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Centre. To prevent problems, periodically open the twistgrip housing by unscrewing the two bolts (1, fig. 57) and lubricate the ends of each control cable and the races with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2. E 1 Warning Close the twistgrip housing carefully, inserting the cable in the race. Refit the housing and tighten the screws (1) to 10 Nm. To ensure smooth operation of the sidestand pivot, remove dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 grease to all friction points. fig. 57 72