Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Ground connection locations
The negative cable, which is normally connected to the negative pole of the battery, is fastened to the crankcase. From here, the cable branches off and splits up within the electrical system to carry the ground connection to the different elements in the system.
The image shows the ground connection on left side of the engine crankcase.
The battery charging circuit and power distribution
On the diavel, the +15v (key on power) voltage does not come from a
conventional ignition key, but from pin 30 of the
hands free relay. This relay is switched to closed state by the hands free unit ...
Electrical power for lighting and signalling devices
The front and rear running lights consist of led units with light conduits.
As a result, the light source is not visible as the
light is diffused through the surface of the light conduit.
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Other materials:
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 ...
Digital rpm indication function
This function displays the number of rpms for improved accuracy when setting
idle rpm.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "rpm"
function and press the reset button (3) to confirm.
The display shows the numerical v ...
Adjusting the chain tension
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down
the chain at the point of measurement and release. Measure the distance between
the "aperture" upper profile and pin
centre.
The read distance must be: 9 to 11 mm.
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