Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Information about the model
Identification data
Diavel identification data
Each ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and the engine number- and an ec nameplate (a) (not present on the us version).
Note
Please quote these numbers, which identify the motorcycle model, when ordering spare parts.
Data stamped on the frame
Europe version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Type - same for all diavel / diavel carbon models
- Variant
- Version: aa = diavel / diavel carbon
Ab = diavel abs / diavel carbon abs
- Year of manufacture:
(A=2010)
(B=2011)
- Manufacturing facility
- Progressive serial no.
Data stamped on the frame
Us version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Motorcycle type
- Variant - numeric or x (check digit)
- Variant - numeric or x (check digit)
- Manufacturing facility
- Progressive serial no.
Data stamped on engine
Europe version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Engine type
- Progressive production no.
Data stamped on engine
Us version
- Engine type
- Model year (b=2011)
- Progressive production no.
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent
problems and obtain the best end result:
When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be ...
Technical data
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Other materials:
Overhaul of cylinder head components
Cylinder heads
Remove any carbon deposits from the combustion chamber and its ducts.
Remove any scale from the coolant ducts.
Check for cracking and inspect the sealing surfaces for scoring, ridges or other
damage.
Check that the cylinder barrel mating surfaces of the cylinder head are ...
External components
Oil breather valve
O-ring
Sealing washer
Gear position sensor
Cylinder barrel/head stud
Nipple
By-pass spring
Plug
Plug
Aluminium gasket
Nut
Lock washer
Timing gear pair
Key
Key
O-ring
Screw
Locating dowel
Starter idler gear
Washer
Gear shaft
O-ring
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Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The adjuster (1) located on the lower connection holding the shock absorber
to the swingarm adjusts the damping during
the rebound phase (return).
The knob (2), located on the left side of the motorcycle, adjusts the preload of
the shock absorber external spring.
Turn the adjuster (1) clock ...