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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Storing the bike away

If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is advisable to carry out the following operations before storing it away: clean the motorcycle; empty the fuel tank; pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand a few times to form a protective film of oil on the inner walls of the cylinder; place the motorcycle on a service stand; disconnect and remove the battery.

If the motorcycle has been left unused for more than a month, the battery should be checked and recharged if necessary.

Protect the motorcycle with a specific motorcycle cover that will not damage the paintwork or retain moisture.

This type of motorcycle cover is available from ducati performance.

General cleaning
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway according to the road conditions you ride in. Use specific products, where possible ...

Important notes
Some countries, such as france, germany, great britain, switzerland, etc. Have compulsory emission and noise standards that include mandatory inspections at regular intervals. Periodically carry ...

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Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred riding position. To modify the gear change pedal position act in the following mode: hold the linkage (1) and slacken the counter nuts (2) and (3). Note Nut (2) has a lef ...

Digital rpm indication function
This function displays the number of rpms for improved accuracy when setting idle rpm. To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "rpm" function and press the reset button (3) to confirm. The display shows the numerical v ...

General maintenance indications
Useful tips Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent problems and obtain the best end result: When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to what the customer reports about motorcycle operation since this information can highli ...

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