Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Maintenance operations

Appropriate diagnosis tools

97900.0211 Dds (ducati diagnosis system) without cables 97900.0227 Power cable and diagnosis 97900.0222 Power cable and diagnosis 1060838 (measurement module) 97900.0218 Vacuum sens ...

Vehicle pre-delivery

Transport packaging integrity check (if required); Removal from the transport packaging (if required); Motorcycle integrity check; Check of the supplied kit completeness (refer to the parts l ...

Other materials:

Checking valve clearances
To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder head covers and then remove the components listed below. Unscrew the two fixing screws (1) of the cover (2) according to the crankshaft. Fit the tool handgrip 88713.0123 In the holes of the generator cover t ...

Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...

Checking drive chain tension
Important Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or authorised service centre. 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 betwee ...