Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the number plate holder
Place the number plate light (5), as indicated, on the number plate holder plate (8) and tighten the screws (7) to a torque of 2 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Thread the number plate light wiring (c) into the opening in the number plate holder plate as shown.
Fit the vibration dampers (15) in the corresponding holes of the number plate holder plate (8). Position the splashguard (16) on the number plate support subframe (9).
Apply prescribed threadlocker on the screw threads (17).
Fix the splashguard (16) by tightening the screws (17) to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Position the number plate light wiring (c) into the seat in the number plate holder plate (8) as shown.
Insert the connector (d) of the number plate light wiring (c) into the hole (e) in the number plate support subframe (9), threading it out of the hole on the opposite side.
Fit the number plate holder plate (8) to the number plate support subframe (9), fitting the special screws (6) into the vibration dampers and starting the nuts (10) on the opposite side.
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Slide the plate (8) along the slots (g) in the subframe (9) until bringing it all the way towards the bottom side.
Tighten the special screws (6) to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), by holding the nuts (10) on the opposite side.
Reposition the assembly on the swingarm and tighten the screws (11) to a torque of 25 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Removal of the licence plate holder
Disconnect connector (5) of the number plate holder wiring from the main one.
Release the number plate holder light cable from the ties and the cable grommets
as indicated in sect- 7 - 6, fle ...
Removal of the tail light
Disconnect the connectors (a) and (b) of the tail lights (1) and (13).
Loosen the screws (4) and slide the tail lights (1) and (13) to the rear side;
recover the four spacers (3) and the wash ...
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Reassembling the water radiator unit
The procedure is the same for both radiators.
Check the presence of clips (1) at the positions of the external coolant
radiator cover (23).
If removed, fit the front turn indicator (32) on the cover (23) and tighten the
screws (27) to 2 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3,
Frame torque settings).
No ...
Overhaul of the connecting rods
Make the following dimensional checks on the connecting rods:
Clearance with gudgeon pin on assembly.
In the event of excessive wear (sect. 3 - 1.1, Crankshaft), replace the
connecting rod.
The small end bushing must be in good condition and firmly driven into its seat.
Check for para ...
Digital rpm indication function
This function displays the number of rpms for improved
accuracy when setting idle rpm.
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 "rpm" function and
press ...