Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation, never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs. Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers, footrests, wheels, or chain.
Any amount of alcohol will significantly interfere with your ability to safely operate your motorcycle. Don’t drink and ride.
Vehicle identification number (vin);
Every ducati motorcycle is identified by two identification numbers (see page 189). Fig. A specifically shows the frame identification numbers.

Label location (fig. B)


Riding safety
California emission control warranty statementRemoving the valve rocker arms
With the cylinder head in the condition described in the previous paragraph,
remove the rocker arms.
Unscrew the eight plugs (12) and recover the seals (15).
Using an m6 screw, withdraw the shafts (2) of the opening rocker arms (3) on
the exhaust and intake sides.
Remove the openi ...
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 pa ...
Changing the coolant
Warning
This operation must only be carried out when the engine is cold.
Attempting to change the coolant with the engine hot
could lead to burns from hot coolant or scalding steam.
Place a container under the engine and place the motorcycle on its side
stand.
Remove the expansion reserv ...