Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Rectifier-regulator
The rectifier (1) is placed in the electrical components compartment.
The rectifier/regulator consists of an aluminium casing containing the diodes that rectify the current produced by the alternator. It also contains an electronic device that regulates the current supplied by the alternator in accordance with battery voltage.
If the battery is drained, the current has the value necessary to restore optimum operating conditions of the battery. In contrast, if the battery is fully charged, the current value will be lower.
Note
Control the charger current by using the dds diagnosis instrument (sect. 6 - 11, Diagnostic instruments).
Removal of the regulator 
Undo the two fixing screws (1) of the voltage regulator (2) and remove it together with them.
Important
Do not disconnect the battery cables when engine is running because this would cause irreparable damage to the regulator.
Refitting the regulator
Position the regulator (1) on the support.
Tighten the screws (1) to a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Important
Do not disconnect the battery cables when engine is running because this would cause irreparable damage to the regulator.
Regulator fuse
The 30 a fuse is located inside the solenoid starter in the electrical components compartment.
Remove the fuse cap (a) to reach it.
A blown fuse can be identified by breakage of the inner filament (b).
Important
To avoid possible short circuits, replace the fuse in key off condition.
Warning
Never use a fuse with a rating other than the specified value. Failure to observe this rule may damage the electric system or even cause fire.
Alternator
It is equipped with a 12 v, 430 w generator, consisting of a fixed element
(stator, a) located on the generator cover and
of a movable element (rotor, b) fixed to the crankshaft.
Note
To chec ...
Electric starting system
Note
The references of the elements listed below are those of the "wiring
diagram", sect. 6 -1.
Electric starting system
The key components of the electric starting system are a solenoid (6) and ...
Other materials:
Passive key
Introduction
The passive key (1) is used when the active key is not working correctly or
is not available.
The passive key works as a transponder, and must therefore be placed physically
onto the antenna to work.
The mechanical part (2) of the key is used to open the seat or the tank plug ...
Inspection of the gear selector forks
Visually inspect the gear selector forks. Bent forks must be renewed as they
may lead to difficulties in gear changing or
may suddenly disengage when under load.
Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance of each fork in its gear groove.
If the service limit has been exceeded, check whether ...
Low hands free key (hf) battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system has detected that the battery
that permits the active key (1, fig. 62) To communicate and
turn the vehicle on is almost discharged.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends replacing the battery
as soon ...