Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Checking brake pads for wear
Check brake pads wear through the inspection hole in the callipers.
Change both pads if friction material thickness of even just one pad is about 1 mm.
Warning
Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to metal support contact with the brake disc thus compromising braking efficiency, disc integrity and rider safety.
Important
Have the brake pads replaced at a ducati dealer or authorised service centre.
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 ...
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 ...
Other materials:
Engine on/off
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with the
controls you will need to use when riding (page 99).
Warning
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases
are toxic and may lead to loss of consciousness or even
death within a short time.
In the presence of the active or ...
Refitting the rear brake control
If the pushrod (18), clip (30) and fork (31) assembly has been dismantled,
reassemble it by screwing the nut (29) onto
the rod (18) and then screw the rod into the fork (31) to obtain the measurement
indicated in the figure.
Block the rod and tighten to a torque of 7.5 Nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - ...
Carrying the maximum load allowed
Your motorcycle is designed for travelling over long
distances with a full load in complete safety.
Even weight distribution is critical to preserving these safety
features and avoiding trouble when performing sudden
manoeuvres or riding on bumpy roads.
Warning
Do not exceed the total permi ...