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 forks
Before removing the front forks, it is first necessary to remove the
following parts:
Loosen the clamp screws (1) holding the fork legs to the steering head (3).
Loosen the clamp screws (2) and (26) securing the fork legs to the bottom yoke
(4).
Withdraw the fork legs (5) and (6) downwar ...
Stored lap erase function
This function erases 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 page.
...
Refitting the front mudguard
Warning
Do not use the motorcycle without the front mudguard fitted to avoid
the risk of the brake pipes fouling the wheel on
braking.
Insert the screws (5) in spacers (6) with recommended threadlocker, as shown
in the figure.
Position the front mudguard (1) and start the special screws (5 ...