Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Information about the model
Identification data
Diavel identification data
Each ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and the engine number- and an ec nameplate (a) (not present on the us version).
Note
Please quote these numbers, which identify the motorcycle model, when ordering spare parts.
Data stamped on the frame
Europe version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Type - same for all diavel / diavel carbon models
- Variant
- Version: aa = diavel / diavel carbon
Ab = diavel abs / diavel carbon abs
- Year of manufacture:
(A=2010)
(B=2011)
- Manufacturing facility
- Progressive serial no.
Data stamped on the frame
Us version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Motorcycle type
- Variant - numeric or x (check digit)
- Variant - numeric or x (check digit)
- Manufacturing facility
- Progressive serial no.
Data stamped on engine
Europe version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Engine type
- Progressive production no.
Data stamped on engine
Us version
- Engine type
- Model year (b=2011)
- Progressive production no.
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent
problems and obtain the best end result:
When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be ...
Technical data
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Other materials:
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that
the play in the steering head bearings
requires adjustment. Proceed as follows:
loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head ...
Removal of the engine
In order to remove engine you must first remove a series of other components
from the motorcycle.
Most of these removal procedures are described in the relative sections of this
manual.
The following flow chart illustrates the logical sequence in which the parts are
to be removed from th ...
Operations to be carried out by the dealer
List of operations to be performed every 12000 km / year (first
limit reached)
Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units,
vehicle and abs
Change the engine oil
Change the engine oil filter
Check and/or adjust valve clearance ( ...