Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the cooling system hoses and unions
Loosen the clips (21) that secure the radiator/thermostat sleeve (40) and the radiator/plug sleeve (24) to the water radiators.
Loosen clips (25) and (43) that secure the breather pipe (26) to the radiator/plug sleeve (24) and to the left radiator.
Loosen the clips (34) securing the thermostat assembly (38) - thermostat-cylinder head sleeve (35) - thermostat/cylinder head sleeve (37) to the cylinder heads.
Loosen the clip (28) to release the breather pipe (30) from the vertical head.
Loosen the clips (21) and (34) to disassemble the thermostat unit (38) - thermostat/head sleeve (35) - thermostat/head sleeve (37) - radiator/thermostat sleeve (40).
Loosen the clip (28) to release the breather pipe (27) from the half-casing.
Loosen the screws (32) and remove the fitting (33).
Recover the o-ring gasket (31) located between the retainer and the vertical head.
Loosen the clips (21) that secure the pump/radiator sleeve (22) and the radiator/radiator sleeve (23).
Important
Periodically check the connection hoses for leaks.
Hoses that are cracked, swollen, or hardened should be renewed.
Refitting the expansion tank
If the support (15) has been removed, place the hose clamps (14) on the
bracket (15) orienting them as indicated.
Fully press the pins (a) to block the clamps (14) until pins surfaces (b) are at ...
Refitting the cooling system hoses and unions
Position the pump/radiator sleeve (22) and the radiator/radiator sleeve (23).
Fit sleeve (23) and sleeve (22) to their corresponding fittings (n) and (o), and
bring them fully home on collars (p) ...
Other materials:
Adjusting the chain tension
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 between
the "aperture" upper profile and pin
centre.
The read distance must be: 9 to 11 mm.
...
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 ...
Headlight control
This function allows you to reduce current consumption from
the battery, by automatically managing headlight switchingoff.
At key-on, the high beam and low beam lights are off.
When the engine is started, the low beam lights turn on
automatically; from this moment, "normal" operati ...