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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:

Changing the brake fluid
Warning Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact, wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water. Changing the fluid in the front brake circuit Remove the cover (1) with the membrane from the front b ...

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 ...

Reassembly of the oil pump
Check that the circlip (3) and tongue (13) are present on the pump. Fit the pump drive gear (12) on to the oil pump and secure it by installing the circlip (6) in its groove. Insert the by-pass valve pump (17), the spring (16) and screw the plug (14). Tighten the plug (14) to a torque of ...

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