Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter Storage
Your motorcycle is equipped with a connector (1, fig. 147) To which you can connect a special battery charger available from our sales network.
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 ...
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side ...
Other materials:
Identification data
All ducati motorcycles have two identification numbers, for
frame (fig. 1) And engine (fig. 2).
Note
These numbers indicate the motorcycle model and
should be quoted when ordering spare parts.
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Removal of the fuel tank
On the usa version remove the canister filter as indicated in sect. 8 - 10,
"Removal of the evaporative emissions
canister".
Loosen and remove the front retaining screw (4)
Remove the flange cover (a) by loosening the screws (b), disconnect the
quick-release fittings (c) from the fl ...
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 ...