Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Pre-ride checks
Warning
failure to carry out these checks before riding, may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider and passenger.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your bike as follows:
Fuel level in the tank
Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed (page 140).
Engine oil level
Check the oil level in the sump through the sight glass.
Top up if needed (page 164).
Brake and clutch fluid
Check fluid level in the relevant reservoirs (page 143).
Coolant level
Check coolant level in the expansion reservoir.Top up if needed (page 142)
Tyre condition
Check tyre pressure and condition (page 162).
Controls
Operate the brake, clutch, throttle and gear change controls (levers, pedals and twistgrip) to check that they function correctly.
Lights and indicators
Make sure the lights, indicators and horn work properly.
Replace any burnt-out bulbs (page 158).
Key-operated locks
Ensure that fuel filler plug (page 118) and seat (page 119) are firmly secured.
Stand
Make sure side stand operates smoothly and is in the correct position
Abs light
After key-on, the abs light (9, fig. 4) Stays on. When the vehicle speed exceeds 5 km/h; the light turns off to indicate that the abs system is functioning properly.
Warning
In case of malfunction, do not ride the motorcycle and contact a ducati dealer or authorised service centre.
Abs device
Check that the front (1, fig. 115) And rear (2, fig. 116) Phonic wheels are clean.
Warning
Clogged reading slots would compromise system proper operation.
It is recommended to disable abs system in case of muddy road surface because under this condition the system might be subject to sudden failure.
Warning
Prolonged rearing could deactivate the abs system.
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 ...
Engine on/off
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with the
controls you will need to use when riding (page 99).
Warning
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases
are toxic and may ...
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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 given to
what the customer reports about motorcycle
operation since this information can highli ...
Checking the coolant level
To the specified intervals in the "scheduled maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2)
Check the coolant level contained in
the expansion reservoir, on the right side of the vehicle.
The coolant level must be between the max. And min marks on the tank.
If the level is low, top up with the recommende ...
Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the
footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred
riding position.
To modify the gear change pedal position act in the following mode:
hold the linkage (1) and slacken the counter nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a lef ...