Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking protection and safety device components
Checking the side stand switch
Remove the switch (1) from the side stand undoing screw (2) and disconnect the main wiring connector from the switch (see paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Use an analogue or digital multimeter (sect. 6 - 11, Using a multimeter to check the electrical systems) to check switch operation (see table).
Note
The same test may be carried out using the "dds" tester (sect. 6 - 11,
Diagnostic instruments). 
0 = Open contact
X = closed contact
Refit switch (1) to side stand and tighten the screw (2) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10 (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Checking the fuses
The main fuse box (1) and the secondary one (2) are located in the tool tray;
to reach the fuse box remove the seat as
specified under sect. 5 - 3 "Removal of the seat".
The fuses are accessed b ...
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Distance travelled on fuel reserve: trip fuel
This function shows the distance travelled on fuel reserve (in
km or miles depending on the specific application).
When the fuel light comes on, the display automatically
switches to the "trip fuel" indicator.
Trip fuel reading remains stored even after key-off until the
vehicle i ...
Removal of the engine
In order to remove engine you must first remove a series of other components
from the motorcycle.
Most of these removal procedures are described in the relative sections of this
manual.
The following flow chart illustrates the logical sequence in which the parts are
to be removed from th ...
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions is the
hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to mast ...