Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Checking engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the clutch cover. When checking oil level, the motorcycle should be perfectly upright and the engine cold. The oil level should be between the two marks next to the sight glass. If level is low, top up with shell advance ultra 4 engine oil. Remove the filler plug (2) and top up to correct level. Replace the filler cap.
Important
Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a ducati dealer or authorised service centre at the intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table reported in the warranty booklet.
Viscosity
Sae 15w-50
The other viscosity values shown in the table can be used if the local average temperature falls within the limits specified for that oil viscosity.
Tubeless tyres
Front tyre pressure:
2.50 Bar (rider only) - 2.6 Bar (with passenger and/or bags)
rear tyre pressure:
2.50 Bar (rider only) - 2.6 Bar (with passenger and/or bags)
as tyre pressures are affected by ...
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs
Spark plugs are essential to smooth engine running and
should be checked at regular intervals.
The condition of the spark plugs provides a good indication of
how well the engine is running.
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Other materials:
Refitting the filler cap
Position seal (18) in tank cap (10) as shown and reassemble following the
removal procedure in the reverse sequence.
In particular tighten the screws (17) to a torque of 3 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3,
Frame torque settings).
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Engine speed-timing sensor
Introduction
The engine control system of the diavel is equipped with an inductive sensor
that allows the ecu to determine the speed
and timing phase of the engine. The sensor faces a phonic wheel with 48 teeth
minus 2.
The engine speed-timing sensor is an inductive sensor and faces a 48 ...
Explanation of the function of the ride-by-wire system
Mechanism
Via metal cables, the throttle grip operates a roller mounted on one end of a
spindle located near the horizontal cylinder
throttle valve spindle.
The aps sensor, which measures the position of the throttle grip itself, is
mounted on the opposite end of this spindle.
A mechanic ...