Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 Mm.
Visually inspect the camshaft tracks for scoring and abnormal wear. If any of the above defects are found, the camshaft should be renewed.
If you find scoring or excessive wear, check the operation of the engine lubrication circuit.
Removal of the camshafts
Unscrew and remove the screws (7) and the o-rings (8) from the cylinder head
covers.
Remove the cylinder head cover (6).
Remove the gaskets (4) and (9).
Repeat the same procedure fo ...
Refitting the camshafts
If the stud bolts (2) were removed, apply the recommended threadlocker to the
short end of the stud bolts (2), i.E. The
end that is to be screwed into the cylinder head. Tighten the stud bolts (2) ...
Other materials:
Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is
advisable to carry out the following operations before storing
it away:
clean the motorcycle;
empty the fuel tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the
spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand ...
Indicator cons. - Instantaneous fuel consumption
This function indicates the "instantaneous" fuel consumption.
The calculation is made considering the quantity of fuel used and the distance
travelled during the last second. The datum
is expressed in "l / 100" (litres / 100 km); it is possible to change the units
of measurement for "consump ...
Recovery procedure in the event of hands free system fault
If the hands free system can no longer communicate with the other control
units over the can network (with the
dashboard or engine on), the following icon is shown on the tank dashboard:
The following image shows the icon appearing on the tank dashboard: this
indicates that the hands free sy ...