Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the timing belt covers
Loosen the screws (4) securing the central external cover (1) and remove it from the central side.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (25) and remove it from the vertical thermal unit.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (3) and remove it from the horizontal thermal unit.
Timing system
Central external cover
Air filter
Horizontal cylinder timing belt cover
Screw
Filter support
Screw
Washer
Nut
Tensioner pulley assembly
Circlip
Camshaft pulley
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Removal of the movable tensioner/timing belt
Loosen the nut (8) and remove the washer (7) and the tensioner pulley (9)
from the pin (12) on the cylinder head.
Remove the timing belt (14) from the horizontal cylinder assembly.
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Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine
power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas
indicated using two dial gauges.
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Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is
advisable to carry out the following operations before storing
it away:
clean the motorcycle;
empty the fuel tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the
spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand ...
Key-on/key-off using the key on the hands free lock with the passive key
Key-on can be performed by pressing the button (7) on the
hands free lock and with the presence of the passive key (4,
fig. 77).
Note
The passive key (4, fig. 77) Has a range of a few cm,
therefore the key (4, fig. 77) Must be positioned near the
antenna (2). Remove the seat (see "remova ...