Having exhausted my current lockdown reading matter of Bike Magazine and Practical Sportsbikes*, I have turned to reading the 1100 Evo workshop manual for entertainment (desperate times...!).
It's been reported elsewhere on the forum that these manuals contain errors, some of which have already been highlighted. I noticed quite a few myself while browsing through so thought I'd list them here in one place for ease of reference. Most of the errors are discrepancies between torque values given in the text and those given separately in the table.
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...5&postcount=14
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...5&postcount=15
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...5&postcount=16
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...5&postcount=17
http://www.ukmonster.co.uk/monster/s...5&postcount=18
Sump plug
In the text the torque value is 42Nm but is is actually only 20Nm as per the table.
Belt tensioner
In the text there are two references to tightening torque; one of 10Nm and one of 26Nm. The correct figure is 26Nm, which is what is shown in the table.
Fork bottom pinch bolts
In the text the figure is 18Nm but the correct figure is given in the table as 14Nm.
Top and bottom yoke pinch bolts
In the text, the top yoke bolts are given as 22Nm while the bottom yoke is 24Nm. However, in the table, the values are reversed with the bottom yoke bolts being 22Nm and the top yoke, (confusingly described as "
Screw securing steering head to pivot") at 24Nm. I believe the table figures are correct since there are two bolts each side for the bottom yoke and only one on the top. Also, the top yoke clamps directly over the fork cap, so can withstand more force.
Fuel filter replacement
This isn't an error as such, but could be confusing. The instructions in the manual say when replacing the filter, "
...position it so that the arrow on the external housing is pointing towards the flange." With the filter in position, the arrow actually points
away from the flange
but the fuel flow, (which is what's indicated by the arrow) is towards the flange, so bear that in mind.
If I find any more errors/discrepancies, I'll add them as and when they appear.
*A good issue this month for Ducatiphiles with three Ducati articles on a 996, V2 Panigale and 888 restoration.