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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Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-by-wire system
The engine control system of the diavel uses a ride-by-wire system with motorised throttle valves. This eliminates all direct connection with metal cables between the throttle grip and the throttle valves themselves. Cables are used to rotate the aps potentiometer, which generates an electric ...

Refitting the water pump
Clean the seat on the cover, any parts you intend to reuse, and the impeller shaft. Then refit as follows. Fit on the impeller (10) shaft the mechanical seal (9) as indicated in the figure. Apply specified lubricant to facilitate the insertion. Bring the mechanical seal fully home on th ...

Checking the fuses
The main fuse box (1) and the secondary one (2) are located in the tool tray; to reach the fuse box remove the seat as specified under sect. 5 - 3 "Removal of the seat". The fuses are accessed by removing the cover, which shows the ampere ratings and mounting locations. For ampere ratings ...