Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Protective apparel
Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation, never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs. Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers, footrests, wheels, or chain.
Any amount of alcohol will significantly interfere with your ability to safely operate your motorcycle. Don’t drink and ride.
Vehicle identification number (vin);
Every ducati motorcycle is identified by two identification numbers (see page 189). Fig. A specifically shows the frame identification numbers.
Label location (fig. B)
Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day
motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and
effective vehicle operation.
A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of ...
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations
The california air resources board is pleased to explain the
emission control system warranty on your my 2011
motorcycle. In california, new motor vehicles must ...
Other materials:
Recharging the battery
Examine the label on the battery showing the check intervals in order to
determine when to test the voltage.
Charge the battery if the open circuit voltage is lower than 12.8 V. Leaving
the battery discharged for more than one
month could damage it. Check the battery charge with a voltmete ...
Cylinder compression test
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
Engine performance is directly correlated to the pressure that can be
measured in the combustion chambers of the two
cylinders. Pressure which is too high/low or an excessive difference be ...
Disassembly of the clutch cover
Remove the plug (14) and its o-ring (13), the plug (17) and its o-ring (15)
from the cover.
Undo the fixing screw (16) of the inner cover (19).
Remove the inner cover (6) and soundproofing panel (18).
Remove the circlip (10) and withdraw the shim (9) and the sealing ring (8).
The dri ...