Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Adjusting throttle control free play
The throttle twistgrip must have free play of 1.5×2.0 Mm in all steering positions, measured on the outer edge of the twistgrip. If necessary, adjust it using the adjusters (1 and 2, fig. 135) Located on the headstock on the right-hand side of the vehicle.
Adjuster (1) is for throttle opening, and adjuster (2) is for throttle closing.
Slip the rubber gaiters off the adjusters and loosen the counter nuts (3). Adjust both adjusters by the same amount: turn clockwise to increase free play and anticlockwise to reduce free play. When finished, tighten the counter nuts (3) and refit the rubber gaiters to the adjusters.
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make ...
Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is recommended to remove it
from the motorcycle.
Important
The battery is housed in the cowling, always contact
a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre for ...
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Refitting the rear-view mirrors
Start the screws (2) in their thread on the rear-view mirrors (1), inserting
the washers (4) as shown in the picture.
Insert the rear-view mirrors (1) in the u-bolts (3).
Tighten the screws (2) to a torque of 25 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Warning
The left rear-view ...
Refitting the front mudguard
Warning
Do not use the motorcycle without the front mudguard fitted to avoid
the risk of the brake pipes fouling the wheel on
braking.
Insert the screws (5) in spacers (6) with recommended threadlocker, as shown
in the figure.
Position the front mudguard (1) and start the special screws (5 ...
High engine coolant temperature
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the engine coolant temperature is high.
It is activated when the temperature reaches 121C (250f).
Note
In this case, ducati recommends stopping and shutting
off the engine immediately; make sure that the fans are
workin ...