Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Checking and topping up coolant level
Check coolant level in the expansion tank on the right side of the vehicle.
Steer the handlebar completely to the left and check that the level is between the min and max marks on the side of the expansion reservoir.
Top up if the level is below the min mark.
Unscrew the filler plug (1) and add a mixture consisting of water and antifreeze shell advance coolant or glycoshell (35÷40% of the volume) up to the max level.
Refit the plug (1).
This type of mixture ensures the best operating conditions (the coolant starts to freeze at -20 C/-4 f).
Changing air filter
Important
Have the air filter maintenance performed at a ducati
dealer or authorised service centre.
Cooling circuit capacity: 2.5 Cu. Dm (litres).
Warning
This operation must be carried out wi ...
Checking brake and clutch fluid level
The levels should not fall below the min marks on the
respective reservoirs.
If the level is too low, air can get into the circuit, thus
impairing the efficiency of the system.
Brake and clutc ...
Other materials:
The battery charging circuit and power distribution
On the diavel, the +15v (key on power) voltage does not come from a
conventional ignition key, but from pin 30 of the
hands free relay. This relay is switched to closed state by the hands free unit
when the latter enables power on for the
ignition and engine. The hands free relay receives +30v ...
Check the idle and the co amount with warm engine
Start the engine;
Switch on the dds and check that it does not signal any error (otherwise
consult the relevant paragraph of this manual
to reset the error and proceed with the idle check);
Enter the "self diagnosis" menu by selecting the diavel model in the
available vehicle version. ...
Information about the model
Identification data
Diavel identification data
Each ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and
the engine number- and an ec nameplate
(a) (not present on the us version).
Note
Please quote these numbers, which identify the motorcycle model, when
ordering spare pa ...