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 ...

Other materials:

Parking
Park the stopped motorcycle on the side stand. Turn the handle completely to the left or right. If this operation is performed within 60 seconds after the engine stop, the message "waiting for lock" (fig. 120) Will appear on the display of the instrument panel for approx. 5 Seco ...

Refitting the gear selector lever
Position the gearbox drum selector fork in the centre of the gear rollers. Position the gear selector lever (21) together with control shaft, spring and plate into the chain-side crankcase half. Insert the screws (18) and (20) with the spacer (19). Temporarily fit gear change lever (or a ...

Changing and cleaning the air filters
The air filter must be replaced at the intervals described in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2). Work on the vehicle right side, loosen screws (1) that secure the intake duct (2) to the filter box, and the radiator retaining screw (3); recover the washer (4). Remove the in ...