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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Ground connection locations

The negative cable, which is normally connected to the negative pole of the battery, is fastened to the crankcase. From here, the cable branches off and splits up within the electrical system to carry the ground connection to the different elements in the system.

Ground connection locations


The image shows the ground connection on left side of the engine crankcase.

The battery charging circuit and power distribution
On the diavel, the +15v (key on power) voltage does not come from a conventional ignition key, but from pin 30 of the hands free relay. This relay is switched to closed state by the hands free unit ...

Electrical power for lighting and signalling devices
The front and rear running lights consist of led units with light conduits. As a result, the light source is not visible as the light is diffused through the surface of the light conduit. ...

Other materials:

Indicating devices
Checking the indicating devices In the event of a fault, the internal connections of the device must be checked in all operating conditions. To do this, it is necessary to disconnect the switch connector from the main wiring harness (sect. 6 - 1, Routing of wiring on frame). Then analyse th ...

Removal of the licence plate holder
Disconnect connector (5) of the number plate holder wiring from the main one. Release the number plate holder light cable from the ties and the cable grommets as indicated in sect- 7 - 6, flexible wiring/hoses positioning, since the cable is together with the rear abs sensor cable. ...

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 rev counter. It should never exceed 5500÷6000 rpm. During the first hours of riding, it ...

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