Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking protection and safety device components
Checking the side stand switch
Remove the switch (1) from the side stand undoing screw (2) and disconnect the main wiring connector from the switch (see paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Use an analogue or digital multimeter (sect. 6 - 11, Using a multimeter to check the electrical systems) to check switch operation (see table).
Note
The same test may be carried out using the "dds" tester (sect. 6 - 11,
Diagnostic instruments). 
0 = Open contact
X = closed contact
Refit switch (1) to side stand and tighten the screw (2) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10 (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Checking the fuses
The main fuse box (1) and the secondary one (2) are located in the tool tray;
to reach the fuse box remove the seat as
specified under sect. 5 - 3 "Removal of the seat".
The fuses are accessed b ...
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Transmission
Wet clutch controlled by the lever on left-hand side of the
handlebar.
Transmission from engine to gearbox primary shaft via spur
gears.
Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio:
33/61
6-speed gearbox with constant mesh gears, gear change
pedal on left side of motorcycle.
Gearbox ou ...
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The adjuster (1) located on the lower connection holding the shock absorber
to the swingarm adjusts the damping during
the rebound phase (return).
The knob (2), located on the left side of the motorcycle, adjusts the preload of
the shock absorber external spring.
Turn the adjuster (1) clock ...
Disassembling the water radiator unit
The procedure is the same for both radiators.
Loosen the screws (15), (21) and (25) to remove the air duct (24) from the right
radiator (13).
Undo the screws (12) and (14) to remove the half-fairing (23) from the
radiator.
Radiator inspection
Visually inspect the oil co ...