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 ...
Other materials:
Separation of the crankcase halves
Use two screwdrivers to remove the circlip (29) from the timing belt
driveshaft shaft (30) on the clutch-side crankcase
half.
Note
Take care to avoid scoring the surface of the shaft while removing the
circlip.
Unscrew the crankcase half screws on the chain side.
Unscrew ...
Removal of the evaporative emissions canister
Loosen the screws (9) securing the plate (8) to the tank.
Slightly pull the plate (8) with the canister (13), remove the clamps (3) and
(12) and connect hoses (7) and (14).
Release the retainers (b) of the plate (8) to remove it from the canister
(13).
Disconnect the hose ...
Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound,
compression and spring preload adjustment.
The settings are adjusted using external adjuster screws.
To adjust rebound damping (fig. 109);
To adjust spring preload (fig. 109);
To adjust compression damping (fig. 110).
Park the mo ...