Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Tank filler plug
Note
To open or close the tank filler plug using the active key, set the metal part in the middle position, as shown on page 86.
Opening
Lift the cover (1, fig. 100) And insert the active or passive key into the lock. Give the key a 1/4 turn clockwise to unlock.
Lift the plug (2, fig. 101).
Closing
Close the cap (2, fig. 101) With the key inserted and press it into its seat. Remove the key and replace the lock cover (1, fig. 100).
Note
The cap can only be closed with the key inserted.
Warning
Always make sure you have properly refitted (see page 140) and closed the plug after each refuelling.
Seat lock
Work latch (1, fig. 102) To remove the seat and access to the underseat compartment and any other device under it.
Position on the vehicle
Tank filler plug.
Seat lock.
Side stand.
Rear-view mirrors.
Front fork adjusters.
Rear shock absorber adjusters.
Catalytic converter.
Exhaust silencer (see "warning" on ...
Side stand
Insert the active or passive key in the lock (1, fig. 102), Turn it
clockwise and simultaneously apply downward pressure in
the area of the catch to release the pin. Pull the seat
backwards to rele ...
Other materials:
Timing system
Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder,
operated by eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and 4
closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is operated
by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt rollers and toothed
belts.
Desmodromic timing system (fig. 159)
Opening (or upp ...
Side stand
Important
Before lowering the side stand, check that the ground
is sufficiently even and firm.
Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted
by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle may fall over.
When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on
the downhill sid ...
Specific operating strategies
Idle speed
No electric motor is used for idle speed regulation (bypass is modulated
instead with the throttle valve), as idle speed
control is effected by the ride-by-wire system. Idle speed is maintained by the
control unit when the speed drops below a
specific threshold and when the clutch ...