Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Warning
Do not exceed the total permitted weight for the motorcycle and pay attention to information provided below regarding load capacity.
Information on load capacity
The total weight of the motorcycle in running order including rider, passenger, luggage and additional accessories should not exceed: 400 kg.
Important
Arrange your luggage or heavy accessories in the lowest possible position and close to motorcycle centre.
Secure the luggage firmly to the motorcycle structure.
Luggage incorrectly secured may cause the motorcycle to become unstable.
Never attach bulky or heavy objects to the top yoke or front mudguard, as this would cause dangerous instability.
Do not insert objects into gaps in the frame, where they could interfere with moving parts.
If the side panniers are fitted (available upon request from the ducati spare parts service), divide the baggage and accessories based on their weight and place them uniformly inside the side panniers. Lock both side panniers using the suitable key lock.
Make sure the tyres are inflated to the proper pressure indicated at page 162 and that they are in good condition.
Useful information for safe riding
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence ...
Identification data
All ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for
frame (fig. 1) And engine (fig. 2).
Note
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and
should be quoted when ordering spare parts. ...
Other materials:
Refitting the clutch-side crankcase cover
Clean and degrease mating surfaces on the clutch-side crankcase half cover
and crankcase and ensure that locating bush
(12) and the o-ring (11), located in correspondence with the oil way, are
installed in the crankcase.
Apply an even, regular bead of ducati liquid gasket (a) on the mating ...
Refitting the swingarm
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (7).
Install the lower chain guard (15) on the swingarm (8), fastening it with the
screws (7): tighten the screws (7) to a torque
of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Locate the swingarm (8) on the frame.
Lubricate with ...
Steering release error - steering still locked
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system was not able to extract the
steering lock.
Warning
In this case, ducati recommends turning the vehicle
off and on (key-off / key-on) holding the handlebar pressed
down to the end stop. If the signal ...