Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Disassembly of the seat

Removal of the seat

Insert the key in the lock, turn it clockwise and release the seat. Pull the seat (1) backwards to release it from the front catches and remove it. ...

Reassembly of the seat

Place the seat cover (2) on the seat and fix it (on the lower side) by starting screws (4) on plates (5). Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) ...

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Removal of the lubrication system
Disconnect the sensor (12) of the main wiring. Open the pipe grommet (11). Undo the screw (8) and slide out the plate (9). Slide the tubes (7) out of the half-casing having care not to damage the tubes o-rings (a) that guarantee the coupling sealing. Undo and remove the sc ...

Spark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode: an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and running at the right temperature. Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm. Important ...

Refuelling
Never overfill the tank when refuelling. The fuel level should always be below the rim of the filler recess. Warning Use low-lead fuel with 95 octane rating at origin minimum (see "top-ups" table, page 173). Check that no fuel is trapped in the filler cap recess. ...