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 ...
Other materials:
Removal of the timing belt covers
Loosen the screws (4) securing the central external cover (1) and remove it
from the central side.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (25) and remove it from the
vertical thermal unit.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (3) and remove it from the
horizonta ...
Refitting the oil pump
If removed, apply specific threadlocker on the bushing (7) outer thread, and
screw it in the crankcase half, observing the
height.
Position the reference bushings (15) and the oil sealing o-rings (2) and (4)
according to the crankcase lubrication
channels.
Position the oil pump on th ...
Rear-view mirrors
Rear-view mirror
Screw
U-bolt
Spring washer
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs handlebar and controls
Diavel carbon
abs
handlebar and controls
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the
figures alongside the text, but which can be found in
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