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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Refitting the timing covers
Locate vertical cylinder external cover (25), horizontal cylinder external cover (3) and central external cover (1) by starting the screws (4). Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4). Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine t ...

Removal of the expansion tank
Loosen the clamp (6), open the hose guide (a) and slide the hose (7) out of the radiator. Open clamps (14) and release the hoses that pass through them. Loosen the screws (16). Remove the tank (12) with its hoses (7) and (20) and the support (15). Loosen the clamp (19) to r ...

Reassembly of the front half-fairings
Fit the clips (2) on the front rh half-fairing (1). Join the rh support (4) and the front rh half-fairing (1) and keep them in position by starting the screws (5). Note To mount the rh support (4) in a proper way, it is necessary to insert the tab (g) of the front rh half-fairing (1) in t ...