Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Directions for use

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle. The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection holding the shoc ...

Running-in recommendations

Maximum rpm (fig. 114) Rotation speed for running-in period and during standard use (rpm) Up to 1000 km; From 1000 to 2500 km. Up to 1000 km During the first 1000 km, keep an eye on the re ...

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Checking the coolant level
To the specified intervals in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2) Check the coolant level contained in the expansion reservoir, on the right side of the vehicle. The coolant level must be between the max. And min marks on the tank. If the level is low, top up with the recommende ...

Riding mode set indication
This function indicates the "riding style" set for the vehicle. Three "riding modes" are available: sport, touring and urban. Each riding mode can be changed using the "riding mode" function. Note The background of the riding mode (sport, touring or urban) is blue (1) if currently set ridi ...

Refitting the timing gears
Before reassembling the removed parts, check timing gears (13) for wear. Change, if necessary. Important The timing gears (13) must always be renewed as a pair. Refitting is the reverse of removal. Warning When introducing the driven gear (b) check that the tongue (15) is correctly fitted o ...