Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Helmet cable
Note
Helmet cable (2, fig. 104) Can be found inside the tool kit, see "tool kit and accessories" on page 141.
Pass the cable through the helmet and insert the end of the cable in the pin (3, fig. 104). Leave the helmet hanging and refit the seat to hold it in place.
Warning
This device protects the helmet against theft when the motorcycle is parked. Do not leave the helmet attached when riding the motorcycle; it could interfere with your movements and cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
Side stand
Insert the active or passive key in the lock (1, fig. 102), Turn it
clockwise and simultaneously apply downward pressure in
the area of the catch to release the pin. Pull the seat
backwards to rele ...
Refitting the seat
Make sure all parts are correctly arranged and secured in the
underseat compartment. Insert the mounts (4) of the seat
base in the projecting parts (5) of the frame, then push the
rear end of the s ...
Other materials:
Refitting the abs control unit
If the brake hoses (7), (8), (9) and (10) on the abs control unit are changed
or removed, ensure that the fittings on the
control unit are positioned correctly.
Warning
If incorrectly positioned, the hose can affect brake operation and
foul moving parts. Position the hose as shown in the
fig ...
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
when the latter enables power on for the
ignition and engine. The hands free relay receives +30v ...
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 ...