Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Information about the model
Identification data
Diavel identification data
Each ducati motorcycle has two identification numbers -the frame number and the engine number- and an ec nameplate (a) (not present on the us version).
Note
Please quote these numbers, which identify the motorcycle model, when ordering spare parts.
Data stamped on the frame
Europe version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Type - same for all diavel / diavel carbon models
- Variant
- Version: aa = diavel / diavel carbon
Ab = diavel abs / diavel carbon abs
- Year of manufacture:
(A=2010)
(B=2011)
- Manufacturing facility
- Progressive serial no.
Data stamped on the frame
Us version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Motorcycle type
- Variant - numeric or x (check digit)
- Variant - numeric or x (check digit)
- Manufacturing facility
- Progressive serial no.
Data stamped on engine
Europe version
- Manufacturer: ducati motor holding
- Engine type
- Progressive production no.
Data stamped on engine
Us version
- Engine type
- Model year (b=2011)
- Progressive production no.
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent
problems and obtain the best end result:
When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be ...
Technical data
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Other materials:
Display background colour (automatic adjustment)
Instrument panel background colour is set automatically
according to exterior lighting conditions.
When sensor detects "poor lighting" (night), it switches to
black background mode; vice versa when a "significant"
lighting is detected (day), it switches to white background
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Removal of the intake manifold and coolant union
Loosen the clips (f) and remove the hoses (t).
Remove the manifolds (25) undoing the screws (21).
Loosen the clamp (a) and remove the hose (b). Remove the union (12) and
recover the seal (24).
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Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Note
This operation has to be carried out with hot engine (but turned off)
because the oil in these conditions is more fluid and
its evacuation is faster and complete.
Remove the drain plug (3) with seal (a) from the oil sump and allow the oil
to drain off.
Warning
Dispose of oil and/or fil ...