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 ...

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Hands free key (hf) not recognised
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free system does not detect the active key (1, fig. 62) Near the vehicle. Note In this case, ducati recommends checking that the active key (1, fig. 62) Is near the vehicle (and has not been lost) and that it f ...

Removal of the timing gears
Slide out driving gear (a) of timing gear pair (13) and remove the woodruff key (14). Relieve the staking on the lock washer (12) of the nut (11). Restrain the driven timing gear by inserting a pin in one of the holes, and unscrew the nut (11). Remove the nut (11), washer (12) ...

Removal of the generator cover
Note This operation is described for an engine removed from the frame since all reassembly procedures are easier with the engine on the bench. Disconnect the connector (a) from the generator cable. Unscrew the two retaining screws (7) of the centre cap (6) over the end of the cranksh ...