Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Renewal of the headlight
Disconnect the headlight connectors (a) from the main wiring (refer to the tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Loosen nuts (2) that fix the front optical unit to the bottom yoke, and recover the washers (3).
Remove the complete front optical unit by sliding it upwards and releasing it from pins (b) of the supporting bracket.
Release the headlight from the front optical unit support by loosening the screws (4) and recovering the washers (5).
Refit the headlight on the front optical unit support, insert the spacers with collars (5) and the screws (4).
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Check for the pads (6) on the supporting bracket.
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (4).
Tighten the screws (4) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Refit the front optical unit by placing its lower part on the pads (d) and inserting the pins (b) into the eyelets (c) of the supporting bracket.
Fix the front optical applying a torque of 10 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) to the nuts (2) with washers (3).
Reconnect the headlight connectors (a) to the main wiring (refer to the tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Changing bulbs
Changing the headlight bulbs
Before replacing a burnt out light bulb, ensure that the replacement bulb has
the same voltage and power rating as
specified for the lighting device in question (sect. ...
Other materials:
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the
point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance betwee ...
Introduction to the "hands free" system
The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically
using the ignition key. The ignition key
merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's
pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle.
Compared to the standard ignition switches the h ...
Refitting the timing belts
Rotate the pulleys on the timing belt driveshaft until the timing mark on the
outer roller is aligned with the mark on the
clutch-side crankcase cover.
In this condition, the horizontal cylinder piston will be at top dead centre.
Install in the alternator cover seat the tool code 88713.20 ...