Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Moving off
- Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever.
- Push down the gear change lever firmly with the tip of your foot to engage first gear.
- Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The motorcycle will start moving.
- Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
- To shift up, close the throttle to slow down engine, disengage the clutch, lift the gear change lever and let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, pull the clutch control lever, shortly speed up to help gears synchronise, shift down (engage next lower gear) and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and timely: when riding uphill, do not hesitate to shift down as soon as the motorcycle starts to slow down, so you will avoid stressing the engine and the motorcycle abnormally.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out.
Warning
Prolonged rearing could deactivate the abs system.
Engine on/off
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with the
controls you will need to use when riding (page 99).
Warning
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases
are toxic and may ...
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the bra ...
Other materials:
Removal of the gearchange control
Loosen and remove the pivot screw (4) securing the gearchange pedal (1) and
recover the washer (9) and the o-ring Seals (5).
Loosen and remove the screw (7) securing the gearchange lever (8) to the gear
selector shaft.
Withdraw the lever (8) complete with the gearchange control assem ...
Lap activation/deactivation function (lap time)
This function activates and deactivates the lap function (lap
time).
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"
" or (2, fig. 14) ?" " select the "lap" function and
press the reset button
...
Removal of the steering head components
Note
All parts fitted to the top and bottom yokes, including the wiring and
control cables, can remain on the motorcycle
provided they do not hinder the following operations.
Loosen the screws (19) securing the supports (21) and (23) of splashguard
(22) to the air conveyors (t).
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