Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Identification data
All ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for
frame (fig. 1) And engine (fig. 2). 
Note
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety
features and avoiding trouble w ...
Instrument panel (dashboard)
The vehicle is equipped with two instrument panels: an lcd
(1, fig. 3) Located on the handlebar containing the key
indications (speed, rpm, coolant temperature and clock) and
a tft colour display ( ...
Other materials:
Removing of the side stand
Disconnect connector (a) of the stand switch (2) from the main wiring.
Loosen the screws (3), (10), (11) and (12) securing the stand bracket (4) to
the engine and remove the complete side
stand assembly.
Disassembly of the side stand
Undo the fixing screw (5) and remove the sid ...
Beam setting
When checking beam setting, put the motorcycle upright.
Tyres should be inflated at the correct pressure and one
person should be sitting astride the motorcycle, keeping it at
right angles to its longitudinal axis. Place the motorcycle
opposite a wall or a screen, 10 meters apart from it, draw ...
Checking and adjusting the valve clearances
Note
For clarity, the figures show the engine removed from the frame.
Move the piston of the cylinder being checked to tdc of the power stroke: in
this condition, all the valves are closed and
the timing shafts come in neutral position and, therefore, free to rotate; check
to the valve cl ...