Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Maintenance operations
Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units, vehicle and abs
Check if there are errors by following the procedure described in the paragraph "guided diagnosis" (sect. 6 - 11).
- Check engine oil level
- Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
- Checking valve clearances
- Spark plugs replacement
- Changing and cleaning the air filters
- Checking the coolant level
- Changing the coolant
- Changing the brake fluid
- Changing the clutch fluid
- Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
- Filling the clutch circuit
- Adjusting the steering head bearings
- Adjusting the chain tension
- Checking brake pad wear and changing brake pads
- Adjusting the throttle cable
- Adjusting the clutch lever and front brake lever
- Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
- Adjusting the front fork
- Adjusting the rear shock absorber
Scheduled maintenance chart
Operations to be carried out by the dealer
List of operations to be performed at 1000 km
Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units, vehicle and
abs
Change the engine oil
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Check engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the right-hand side
of the oil sump.
Stop the engine and allow a few minutes for the oil to settle to a steady level.
Oil level must b ...
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High engine coolant temperature
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the engine coolant temperature is high.
It is activated when the temperature reaches 121C (250f).
Note
In this case, ducati recommends stopping and shutting
off the engine immediately; make sure that the fans are
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Overhaul of the crankcase halves
Carefully examine the engine crankcase halves.
Check that the surfaces of the crankcase halves are perfectly flat using a
reference surface.
Check that the bearings (1) and (18), and the bushings (2) and (17) are in
optimum conditions. Note that the main
bearings must always be changed in p ...
Removal of the front forks
Before removing the front forks, it is first necessary to remove the
following parts:
Loosen the clamp screws (1) holding the fork legs to the steering head (3).
Loosen the clamp screws (2) and (26) securing the fork legs to the bottom yoke
(4).
Withdraw the fork legs (5) and (6) downwar ...