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:
Overhauling the front forks
Note
It is advisable to loosen the top cap (14) when the fork is still fitted
to the motorcycle.
Note
The specific tools for the revision of the fork, are described in sect. 3
- 4, Specific tools for the frame.
Loosen the spring preload adjuster before unscrewing the plug (14).
Unscrew th ...
Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is recommended to remove it
from the motorcycle.
Important
The battery is housed in the cowling, always contact
a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre for its
removal.
Remove the left cowling (1, fig. 137) Loosening:
side screw (2, fig. 137) Retaining ...
Removal of the air filters
Work on the vehicle right side, loosen screws (3) that secure the intake duct
(2) to the airbox, and the radiator retaining
screw (a); recover the washer (b).
Remove the intake duct (2).
Proceed in the same way to remove the lh intake duct (6), and disconnect the
connector (c) ...