Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Changing the clutch fluid
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the event of accidental contact wash the affected area with abundant running water.
Remove cover (1) and membrane from the clutch fluid reservoir (2) by loosening the screws (3).
Siphon off the fluid from the reservoir (2).
Fill the tank (2) with new oil up to the max. Mark.
Operate the clutch lever two or three times until the circuit is pressurised.
Hold the lever pulled in towards the grip.
Attach a length of transparent plastic tubing to the bleed valve (4) and insert the other end of the tubing in a container Placed on the floor.
Open the bleed valve (4) to allow fluid to escape.
Warning
During the filling operation, always keep the oil level above the min mark to prevent the formation of air bubbles in the circuit.
Allow the fluid to flow from the bleed valve (4) until it changes colour. Retighten the bleed valve (4) and tighten to a torque of 4 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) and restore the correct level of oil in the tank.
Changing the brake fluid
Warning
Brake fluid is corrosive and will damage paintwork. Avoid contact
with eyes and skin. In the case of accidental contact,
wash the affected area thoroughly with plenty of running water.
Ch ...
Draining the clutch hydraulic circuit
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is
also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or
with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the a ...
Other materials:
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 sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...
Introduction to the "hands free" system
The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically
using the ignition key. The ignition key
merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's
pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle.
Compared to the standard ignition switches the h ...
Removal of the licence plate holder
Disconnect connector (5) of the number plate holder wiring from the main one.
Release the number plate holder light cable from the ties and the cable grommets
as indicated in sect- 7 - 6, flexible
wiring/hoses positioning, since the cable is together with the rear abs sensor
cable.
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