The manual probably doesn't mention people fitting Pazzo levers, with insufficient freeplay..
As Brett suggests - the spring retainer bolts bottom out against the posts of the soft-alloy clutch hub, so the tension on them only relates to:
1. The bolts not coming undone, and
2. Not stripping the threads in the clutch hub posts.
It won't relate to the problems described here.
There may be a problem with the gearshift centring setting - the base about which the gearchange moves up and down, as some have found - but the more likely solution is in flushing the hydraulic fluid.
For those who have replaced their levers with non-standard items - make sure your levers are not pressuring the hydraulics in the relaxed (fully out) position. Many problems on here have related to people changing levers and footpedals without understanding that hydraulic systems need to have NO PRESSURE on them to be able to bleed back. Otherwise pressure builds up in the system, which may account for the heat effect referred to above.
Essentially - if you own a modern Ducati, and you want to maintain it yourself, you should become proficient in servicing hydraulics.
To those having neutral lights illuminated inappropriately; you probably need the neutral switch (in the rear of the crankcase, behind the R) footrest) replaced. If you're still under warranty, it shouldn't cost you. These switches have been notorious as long as Ducatis have had them (since the mid-70s). Having said that - mine has been faultless for over 41,000 kms!
As Brett suggests - the spring retainer bolts bottom out against the posts of the soft-alloy clutch hub, so the tension on them only relates to:
1. The bolts not coming undone, and
2. Not stripping the threads in the clutch hub posts.
It won't relate to the problems described here.
There may be a problem with the gearshift centring setting - the base about which the gearchange moves up and down, as some have found - but the more likely solution is in flushing the hydraulic fluid.
For those who have replaced their levers with non-standard items - make sure your levers are not pressuring the hydraulics in the relaxed (fully out) position. Many problems on here have related to people changing levers and footpedals without understanding that hydraulic systems need to have NO PRESSURE on them to be able to bleed back. Otherwise pressure builds up in the system, which may account for the heat effect referred to above.
Essentially - if you own a modern Ducati, and you want to maintain it yourself, you should become proficient in servicing hydraulics.
To those having neutral lights illuminated inappropriately; you probably need the neutral switch (in the rear of the crankcase, behind the R) footrest) replaced. If you're still under warranty, it shouldn't cost you. These switches have been notorious as long as Ducatis have had them (since the mid-70s). Having said that - mine has been faultless for over 41,000 kms!