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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Side stand

Important


Before lowering the side stand, check that the ground is sufficiently even and firm.

Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle may fall over.

When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on the downhill side.

To pull down the side stand, hold the motorcycle handlebars with both hands and push down on the side stand (1) with your foot until it is fully extended. Tilt the motorcycle until the side stand is resting on the ground.

Warning


Do not sit on the motorcycle when it is supported on the side stand.

To raise the side stand to rest position (horizontal), tilt the motorcycle to the right and, at the same time, lift the stand (1) with your foot.

Side stand


Note


Check for proper operation of the stand mechanism (two springs, one into the other) and the safety sensor (2) at regular intervals.

Note


It is possible to start the engine with side stand down and the gearbox in neutral. When starting the bike with a gear engaged, pull the clutch lever (in this case the side stand must be up).

Refitting the seat
Make sure all parts are correctly arranged and secured in the underseat compartment. Insert the mounts (4) of the seat base in the projecting parts (5) of the frame, then push the rear end of the s ...

Passenger grabhandle
Passenger grabhandle (1, fig. 107) Is located inside the tail guard; to take it out, remove the seat (see "removal of the seat" on page 119), pull the knob (2, fig. 107) While taking out ...

Other materials:

Lh switch
Dip switch, light dip switch, two positions (fig. 89): (A) every time pressed down light switches from low beam on to low beam and high beam on . (B) pushed to the side = high beam flasher (flash), "start-stop lap" function. Button = three-position turn indicator ...

Indicator air - air temperature
This function shows the external temperature. Display limits: -39C - +124C In the event of a sensor fault (-40C, +125C or disconnected), a string of dashes "- - -" (not flashing) is displayed and the "vehicle/engine diagnosis - eobd" light comes on. Note When the vehicle is stopped, the ...

Refitting the rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Refitting is the reverse of removal, with attention to the following points. If the calliper bracket locating pin (14) was removed, apply the recommended threadlocker on reassembly. Tighten the pin (14) to the torque of 33 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). If previously ...

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