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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Overhauling the rear swingarm
Inside the swingarm (8), in correspondence with the pivot point on the frame, there is a pair of ball bearings (10) and a spacer (11) on the rh side, and a pair of roller bearings (6), with sealing rings (5), on the lh side. To change the bearings, proceed as follows. Remove the shims ( ...

Recovery in the event of flat active key battery
If the active key battery is running low or is flat, the hands free system shows the relative icon on the dashboard. The following image shows the icon appearing on the circular area of the dashboard: this indicates that the active key battery is flat. For the replacement procedure of t ...

Removal of the generator cover
Note This operation is described for an engine removed from the frame since all reassembly procedures are easier with the engine on the bench. Disconnect the connector (a) from the generator cable. Unscrew the two retaining screws (7) of the centre cap (6) over the end of the cranksh ...