Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Helmet cable
Note
Helmet cable (2, fig. 104) Can be found inside the tool kit, see "tool kit and accessories" on page 141.
Pass the cable through the helmet and insert the end of the cable in the pin (3, fig. 104). Leave the helmet hanging and refit the seat to hold it in place.
Warning
This device protects the helmet against theft when the motorcycle is parked. Do not leave the helmet attached when riding the motorcycle; it could interfere with your movements and cause loss of control of the motorcycle.
Side stand
Insert the active or passive key in the lock (1, fig. 102), Turn it
clockwise and simultaneously apply downward pressure in
the area of the catch to release the pin. Pull the seat
backwards to rele ...
Refitting the seat
Make sure all parts are correctly arranged and secured in the
underseat compartment. Insert the mounts (4) of the seat
base in the projecting parts (5) of the frame, then push the
rear end of the s ...
Other materials:
Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine
power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas
indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 ...
Removing outer components
Note
The following removal operations are required in order to renew and/or
clean the crankcase halves. If the original
crankcase halves are to be reused, then the removal of these components is not
essential.
Unscrew the screw (17) and remove the oil breather valve (1) with the o-rings
...
Overhaul of the crankcase halves
Carefully examine the engine crankcase halves.
Check that the surfaces of the crankcase halves are perfectly flat using a
reference surface.
Check that the bearings (1) and (18), and the bushings (2) and (17) are in
optimum conditions. Note that the main
bearings must always be changed in p ...