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Lubricating cables and joints
The condition of the outer sheath on the throttle and
cold start 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 avoid this inconvenience, in the case of the throttle cable,
we recommend opening the throttle control by unscrewing
the two fastening screws (1, fig. 66) and greasing the cable
ends and pulley with SHELL Advance Grease or Retinax LX2.
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 that the joint on the side stand works smoothly,
clean off any dirt and apply SHELL Alvania R3 to all points
subject to friction.
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fig. 66
