Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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 washers (14).
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 numbe ...
Refitting the tail light
Fit the spacers with collar (3) into the rear vibration dampers (2) located
on the gloves compartment (23).
Note
Two spacers (3) must be inserted inside and outside on the right side and
two spa ...
Other materials:
Adjusting throttle control free play
The throttle twistgrip must have free play of 1.5×2.0 Mm in
all steering positions, measured on the outer edge of the
twistgrip. If necessary, adjust it using the adjusters (1 and 2,
fig. 135) Located on the headstock on the right-hand side of
the vehicle.
Adjuster (1) is for throttle o ...
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...
Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to
determine whether it needs to be realigned or
renewed.
Important
Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carried out on the
frame can give rise to potential danger,
infringing the requirements of ec directi ...