2006 Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS Owners Manual - Page 138

Passenger seat lock and helmet holder Opening (fig. 28) Insert the key into the seat lock (1) and turn it clockwise until the seat hook disengages with an audible click. Lift the rear of the seat (2) and slide it backwards off the front mountings. Closing Fit the seat over the tank mountings and pull it backwards until it engages. Press down on the rear of the seat until you hear the lock engage with an audible click. Make sure the seat is fully engaged by gently pulling it upwards. The hook for the helmet holder cable is located under the passenger seat. Pass the cable (A) through the helmet and fit the ends of the cable into the hook. Leave the helmet hanging on the left side (fig. 29) and refit the seat to secure it. Warning This device protects the helmet against theft when the motorcycle is parked. Do not leave the helmet attached in this way when riding the motorcycle as it can interfere with riding and cause loss of control of the motorcycle. Hang the helmet cable from the left side of the motorcycle. In any other position the cable will interfere with the seat closure. OPEN E 1 fig. 28 A fig. 29 39