Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Warning
Do not exceed the total permitted weight for the motorcycle and pay attention to information provided below regarding load capacity.
Information on load capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order including rider, passenger, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed: 400 kg.
Important
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure.
Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to become unstable.
Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front mudguard, as this would cause dangerous instability.
Do not insert objects into gaps in the frame, where they could interfere with moving parts.
If the side panniers are fitted (available upon request from the ducati spare parts service), divide the baggage and accessories based on their weight and place them uniformly inside the side panniers. Lock both side panniers using the suitable key lock.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure indicated at page 162 and that they are in good condition.
Useful information for safe riding
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence ...
Identification data
All ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for
frame (fig. 1) And engine (fig. 2).
Note
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and
should be quoted when ordering spare parts. ...
Other materials:
Removal of the front mudguard
Undo the screw (7) and remove the front brake lines (a) from the hose grommet
(4).
Undo and remove the special retaining screws (5): keep the spacers (6).
Remove the front mudguard (1).
Warning
The version provided with carbon mudguards features nylon washers
instead of the spacers (6) ...
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions is the
hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to mast ...
Refitting the cooling system hoses and unions
Position the pump/radiator sleeve (22) and the radiator/radiator sleeve (23).
Fit sleeve (23) and sleeve (22) to their corresponding fittings (n) and (o), and
bring them fully home on collars (p).
Note
Sleeves (23) and (22) must be oriented so that the grooves (q) match the
tabs (r) on fitt ...