Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Maintenance operations
Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units, vehicle and abs
Check if there are errors by following the procedure described in the paragraph "guided diagnosis" (sect. 6 - 11).
- Check engine oil level
- Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
- Checking valve clearances
- Spark plugs replacement
- Changing and cleaning the air filters
- Checking the coolant level
- Changing the coolant
- Changing the brake fluid
- Changing the clutch fluid
- Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
- Filling the clutch circuit
- Adjusting the steering head bearings
- Adjusting the chain tension
- Checking brake pad wear and changing brake pads
- Adjusting the throttle cable
- Adjusting the clutch lever and front brake lever
- Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
- Adjusting the front fork
- Adjusting the rear shock absorber
Scheduled maintenance chart
Operations to be carried out by the dealer
List of operations to be performed at 1000 km
Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units, vehicle and
abs
Change the engine oil
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Check engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the right-hand side
of the oil sump.
Stop the engine and allow a few minutes for the oil to settle to a steady level.
Oil level must b ...
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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 ...
Ignition coils
Introduction
The engine control system of the diavel includes two ignition coils: one for
the horizontal cylinder and one for the vertical
cylinder. These coils are installed directly in the spark plug wells. A diode is
installed on the secondary winding inside the
coil, which prevents the un ...
Introduction to the "hands free" system
The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically
using the ignition key. The ignition key
merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's
pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle.
Compared to the standard ignition switches the h ...