Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Protective apparel
Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation, never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs. Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers, footrests, wheels, or chain.
Any amount of alcohol will significantly interfere with your ability to safely operate your motorcycle. Don’t drink and ride.
Vehicle identification number (vin);
Every ducati motorcycle is identified by two identification numbers (see page 189). Fig. A specifically shows the frame identification numbers.
Label location (fig. B)
Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day
motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and
effective vehicle operation.
A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of ...
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations
The california air resources board is pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your my 2011
motorcycle. In california, new motor vehicles must ...
Other materials:
Fuel, lubricants and other fluids
Important
Do not use additives in fuel or lubricants.
Engine oil
A good quality engine oil has special properties. Use only a highly detergent
engine oil with certified se, sf or sg or
higher service ratings as marked on the container.
Viscosity
Sae 15w-50
The other viscosity grades ...
Shimming the shafts
Before assembling the crankcase halves, calculate the shims required to
obtain the correct end float of the crankshaft and
gearbox shafts.
To determine the correct shim thickness proceed as follows.
Shimming the crankshaft
After having installed the new main bearings (with bushing (a) or ...
Reassembling the frame and the lateral footrests
Apply the recommended grease to the thread of the pins (9) and of the nuts
(8).
Place the frame (1) and the brackets (2) and (3) on the engine block. Start the
pins (9) by holding the nuts (8) and insert
without tightening the screws (6) into the adjusters (4).
Position and fix the rear s ...