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2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 (Icon / Full Throttle / Nightshift) Valve Clearance Specs & Shim Calculator

Cold valve clearance specs for 2018 Ducati Scrambler 800 (Icon / Full Throttle / Nightshift): intake mm, exhaust mm, inspection intervals and replacement shim calculator.

Gen 2015–2026

Factory Platform Compatibility: All workshop fluid capacities, maintenance milestones, torque specifications, and consumables on this specification sheet are factory-identical across model years 2015 through 2026.

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Engine

803cc

Drive

520

Cooling

Air/Oil-Cooled

Factory Valve Clearance & Shim Calculator

OEM Workshop Tolerances

Cylinder head valve lash specifications, timing TDC mark alignments, and interactive replacement shim calculation engine.

Adjustment Mechanism: Not Available

Active Valve Range (INTAKE)

Nominal Mid-Spec Target

0.15 mm

Ideal cold lash assembly setting

Shim Diameter / Tappet

Bucket-and-shim interface

Measurement Condition

Cold Engine (≤ 35°C / 95°F)

TDC compression stroke only

Interactive Shim Sizing Calculation Engine: New Shim = Current Shim + (Measured Clearance - Target Clearance)

1. Feeler Gauge Measured Clearance (mm)

Factory intake tolerance:

2. Currently Installed Shim (mm)

Measured with micrometer or read laser-etched face

TDC Crankshaft Timing Index

Feeler Gauge Technique

Official NHTSA Safety Recalls & Technical Bulletins

3 Active Campaigns

U.S. Department of Transportation compliance database (Title 49 U.S.C. Chapter 301).

Verify VIN on NHTSA.gov

The U.S. National Highway Traffic Safety Administration reports 3 safety recall campaigns associated with this platform. Independent repair shops and riders should confirm that authorized dealership warranty remedies have been applied.

NHTSA #21V361000EXTERIOR LIGHTING:TURN SIGNAL

Received: 01/01/2021▼

Defect Description

Ducati North America (Ducati) is recalling certain 2021 Scrambler 800 Night Shift motorcycles. The front and rear turn signal lights may not flash brightly enough. As such, these motorcycles fail to comply with the requirements of Federal Motor Vehicle Safety Standard (FMVSS) number 108, "Lamps, Reflective Devices, and Associated Equipment."

Safety Hazard / Consequence

Turn signal lights that aren't bright enough can reduce other driver's ability to see that the turn signals have been activated, increasing the risk of a crash.

Factory Remedy & Repair Action

Dealers will replace the front and rear turn signals, free of charge. Owner notification letters were mailed on June 28, 2021. Owners may contact Ducati customer service at 1-888-391-5446. Ducati's number for this recall is SRV-RCL-21-009.

Manufacturer Notes: Owners may also contact the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration Vehicle Safety Hotline at 1-888-327-4236 (TTY 1-800-424-9153), or go to www.safercar.gov.

NHTSA #20V781000ELECTRICAL SYSTEM:12V/24V/48V BATTERY:CABLES

Received: 01/01/2021▼

NHTSA #16V891000STRUCTURE:MOTORCYCLE:KICKSTAND/CENTER STAND

Received: 01/01/2021▼