Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Directions for use

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle. The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection holding the shoc ...

Running-in recommendations

Maximum rpm (fig. 114) Rotation speed for running-in period and during standard use (rpm) Up to 1000 km; From 1000 to 2500 km. Up to 1000 km During the first 1000 km, keep an eye on the re ...

Other materials:

Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to determine whether it needs to be realigned or renewed. Important Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carried out on the frame can give rise to potential danger, infringing the requirements of ec directi ...

Shimming the shafts
Before assembling the crankcase halves, calculate the shims required to obtain the correct end float of the crankshaft and gearbox shafts. To determine the correct shim thickness proceed as follows. Shimming the crankshaft After having installed the new main bearings (with bushing (a) or ...

The hands free relay
Introduction This relay provides key on +15 power to all the devices on the motorcycle. Functionally, it replaces the conventional ignition switch. Wiring diagram The hands free relay receives +12 volt power directly from the battery via the main 30 a fuse. Hands free - 3: pin 3 on hand ...