Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 Mm.
Visually inspect the camshaft tracks for scoring and abnormal wear. If any of the above defects are found, the camshaft should be renewed.
If you find scoring or excessive wear, check the operation of the engine lubrication circuit.
Removal of the camshafts
Unscrew and remove the screws (7) and the o-rings (8) from the cylinder head
covers.
Remove the cylinder head cover (6).
Remove the gaskets (4) and (9).
Repeat the same procedure fo ...
Refitting the camshafts
If the stud bolts (2) were removed, apply the recommended threadlocker to the
short end of the stud bolts (2), i.E. The
end that is to be screwed into the cylinder head. Tighten the stud bolts (2) ...
Other materials:
Low hands free key (hf) battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system has detected that the battery
that permits the active key (1, fig. 62) To communicate and
turn the vehicle on is almost discharged.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends replacing the battery
as soon ...
Tips for use on the road
Activate the dtc, select level 8 and ride the motorcycle in
your usual style; if the level of dtc intervention seems
excessive, try reducing the setting to levels 7, 6, etc., Until
you find the level that suits you best.
If changes in the grip conditions and/or circuit characteristics
and/or ...
Indicator trip time - trip time
This function shows the vehicle trip time.
The calculation is made considering the time travelled since the last trip 1
reset. When trip 1 is reset, the value is set to
zero.
The active phase calculation occurs when the engine is running and the vehicle
is stopped (when the vehicle is not ...