Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Directions for use

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle. The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection holding the shoc ...

Running-in recommendations

Maximum rpm (fig. 114) Rotation speed for running-in period and during standard use (rpm) Up to 1000 km; From 1000 to 2500 km. Up to 1000 km During the first 1000 km, keep an eye on the re ...

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Refitting the handlebar
Position the handlebar (4) so that the external lower corner of the marks (a) on the handlebar matches the upper internal corner of the lower u-bolts (b) as shown. Apply the recommended grease to the threads and undersides of the heads of the screws (3). Important Position the upper u-bo ...

Key-on/key-off using the red key on the handlebar with the passive key
A key-on can be performed by pressing the red button (6) on the handlebar in the hands free on/off position and in the presence of the passive key (4, fig. 77). Note The passive key (4, fig. 77) Has a range of a few cm, therefore the key (4, fig. 77) Must be positioned near the antenna (2). R ...

How to switch the dashboard on
The dashboard may switched on either from the on/off switch on the handlebar or from the button on the hands free system. With the engine off, the on/off switch is turned to "run off". With the motorcycle and dashboard off, the on/off switch is turned to "run off". To switch the dash ...