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.
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
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Ducati limited warranty on emission control system
Ducati north america, inc., 10443 Bandley drive cupertino,
california, 95014 warrants that each new 1998 and later
ducati motorcycle, that includes as standard equipment a
headlight, tail-light and stoplight, and is street legal:
a) is designed, built and equipped so as to conform at the
time o ...
Overhaul of the flywheel-alternator assembly
Examine the inner part of alternator rotor (24) for signs of damage. Check
that the starter clutch is working properly and
that the needle races do not show signs of wear or damage of any kind. If there
is any malfunction, remove the whole
assembly.
Disassembling the generator flywheel
U ...
Refitting the steering head components
Important
The steering tube bearings (6) are identical but in no case may their
components be swapped around during reassembly.
Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease.
To fit the external rings (c) of the bearings (6) to the steering tube, use the
tool with par ...