Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: 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.
Have the spark plugs inspected or replaced at a ducati dealer or authorised service centre; they will check the colour of the ceramic insulator of the central electrode (1): an even brown colour is a sign that the engine is in good running order.
Note
Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8×0.1 Mm.
Important
A gap outside the specified limits will adversely affect engine performance and may lead to difficult starting or erratic idling.
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 ...
General cleaning
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash
and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway
according to the road conditions you ride in. Use specific
products, where possible ...
Other materials:
Removal of the front brake system
Note
For the abs front braking system, also refer to sect. 7 - 5, Abs system
operating information, sect. 7 - 6, System
components, sect. 7 - 7, Abs components maintenance.
Undo the special screw (3), collect the sealing washers (4), and release the
front brake master cylinder assembly (1 ...
Stored lap display function
This function displays the stored laps.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"" or (2, fig.
14) ?" " select the "lap" function and
press the reset button
(12, fig. 12) To go to next pag ...
Refitting the steering head components
Important
The steering tube bearings (6) are identical but in no case may their
components be swapped around during reassembly.
Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease.
To fit the external rings (c) of the bearings (6) to the steering tube, use the
tool with par ...