Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Recharging the battery
Examine the label on the battery showing the check intervals in order to determine when to test the voltage.
Charge the battery if the open circuit voltage is lower than 12.8 V. Leaving the battery discharged for more than one month could damage it. Check the battery charge with a voltmeter.
Always check the condition of the battery before recharging and 1 to 2 hours afterwards.
Important
Pay careful attention to recharging times. Stop charging immediately if the battery becomes too hot to the touch. Leave to cool before resuming charging.
Use only constant-voltage battery chargers.
Check that battery terminals are properly connected to the battery charger.
To charge the battery, proceed as follows.
Use fast charging in emergencies only.
Storing the battery
If the battery voltage is less than or equal to 11.5 V, it must be recharged.
Connect the battery charger to the battery.
Use a voltage of 16-17 v.
If the ammeter shows no change, increase the voltage to the maximum of 25 v.
Charge for 5 minutes.
If the ammeter shows a change, return the voltage to 16-17 v; otherwise replace the battery.
Checking the battery charging system
To check the current flow of the recharging circuit, use the "dds" diagnosis
instrument, which is equipped with an
inductive clamp-type amperemeter: refer to chapter "testing the battery charging
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Topping up the electrolyte
Warning
Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the
safety standards (sect.1 - 3, General safety rules).
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and can cause burns if it ...
Other materials:
Electrical power for lighting and signalling devices
The front and rear running lights consist of led units with light conduits.
As a result, the light source is not visible as the
light is diffused through the surface of the light conduit.
These two images illustrate the front and rear running lights with light
conduits.
The figure ...
Specific tools for the frame
88713.1072 Drift to install half bearing in bottom yoke
88713.2562 Chain assembly tool
88713.1058 Wrench for steering shaft nut
88713.1062 Tool for installing steering head bearings
88713.2951 Rear wheel balancing tool
88713.3211 Wrench for adjustment of the eccentric hu ...
Removing of the rear wheel
Place the motorcycle on the rear service stand and engage the 1st gear.
Remove the clip (6).
Using a suitable socket wrench, loosen the wheel nut (1).
Fully unscrew the nut (1), then remove the washer (2) and the spacer (3).
Remove the rear wheel from the motorcycle.
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