Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Renewal of the headlight
Disconnect the headlight connectors (a) from the main wiring (refer to the tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Loosen nuts (2) that fix the front optical unit to the bottom yoke, and recover the washers (3).
Remove the complete front optical unit by sliding it upwards and releasing it from pins (b) of the supporting bracket.
Release the headlight from the front optical unit support by loosening the screws (4) and recovering the washers (5).
Refit the headlight on the front optical unit support, insert the spacers with collars (5) and the screws (4).
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Check for the pads (6) on the supporting bracket.
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Refit the front optical unit by placing its lower part on the pads (d) and inserting the pins (b) into the eyelets (c) of the supporting bracket.
Fix the front optical applying a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) to the nuts (2) with washers (3).
Reconnect the headlight connectors (a) to the main wiring (refer to the tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Changing bulbs
Changing the headlight bulbs
Before replacing a burnt out light bulb, ensure that the replacement bulb has
the same voltage and power rating as
specified for the lighting device in question (sect. ...
Other materials:
Refitting the primary drive gears and checking backlash
Fully degrease the crankshaft splined end and the corresponding spline on the
primary drive gear.
Position the spacer (c) onto the crankshaft.
Fit the driving gear (b) onto the crankshaft with the oil pump drive sprocket
facing the crankcase.
Temporarily secure the gear with the was ...
Removal of the generator cover
Note
This operation is described for an engine removed from the frame since all
reassembly procedures are easier with the
engine on the bench.
Disconnect the connector (a) from the generator cable.
Unscrew the two retaining screws (7) of the centre cap (6) over the end of
the cranksh ...
Beam setting
When checking beam setting, put the motorcycle upright.
Tyres should be inflated at the correct pressure and one
person should be sitting astride the motorcycle, keeping it at
right angles to its longitudinal axis. Place the motorcycle
opposite a wall or a screen, 10 meters apart from it, draw ...