Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Moving off
- Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever.
- Push down the gear change lever firmly with the tip of your foot to engage first gear.
- Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The motorcycle will start moving.
- Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
- To shift up, close the throttle to slow down engine, disengage the clutch, lift the gear change lever and let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, pull the clutch control lever, shortly speed up to help gears synchronise, shift down (engage next lower gear) and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and timely: when riding uphill, do not hesitate to shift down as soon as the motorcycle starts to slow down, so you will avoid stressing the engine and the motorcycle abnormally.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out.
Warning
Prolonged rearing could deactivate the abs system.
Engine on/off
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with the
controls you will need to use when riding (page 99).
Warning
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases
are toxic and may ...
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the bra ...
Other materials:
Hands free key (hf) not recognised
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system does not detect the active key
(1, fig. 62) Near the vehicle.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends checking that the
active key (1, fig. 62) Is near the vehicle (and has not been
lost) and that it f ...
Reassembly of the oil pump
Check that the circlip (3) and tongue (13) are present on the pump.
Fit the pump drive gear (12) on to the oil pump and secure it by installing the
circlip (6) in its groove.
Insert the by-pass valve pump (17), the spring (16) and screw the plug (14).
Tighten the plug (14) to a torque of ...
Engine setting function (engine power control)
This function customises engine power and output.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"
"or (2, fig. 14) ?" "select the "riding mode"function
and press the
reset button (12, fig. 12) T ...