Ducati Diavel
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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.

Vehicle identification number


Label location (fig. B)

Label location


Label location


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 ...

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Removal of the cooling system hoses and unions
Loosen the clips (21) that secure the radiator/thermostat sleeve (40) and the radiator/plug sleeve (24) to the water radiators. Loosen clips (25) and (43) that secure the breather pipe (26) to the radiator/plug sleeve (24) and to the left radiator. Loosen the clips (34) securi ...

Removal of the camshafts
Unscrew and remove the screws (7) and the o-rings (8) from the cylinder head covers. Remove the cylinder head cover (6). Remove the gaskets (4) and (9). Repeat the same procedure for the other cylinder head cover. Unscrew the screws (3) securing the camshaft supports. Withdra ...

Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound, compression and spring preload adjustment. This adjustment is done using the outer adjusters: Rebound damping; Inner spring preload; Compression damping. Park the motorcycle in a stable position on its side stand. Turn the adjust ...

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