Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Replacing the high and low beam bulbs
Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new bulb complies with the voltage and wattage specified in the "wiring diagram", page 179. Always test the new bulb before refitting any parts you have removed.
Fig. 150 Shows the locations of the low beam bulbs (lo), high beam bulbs (hi) and the parking light bulb (1).
Headlight
Important
Have the high and low beam bulbs replaced by a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre.
Warning
The headlight might fog up if the vehicle is used under the rain or after washing.
Switch headlight on for a short time to dry up any condensate.
Chain lubrication
The chain fitted on your motorcycle has o-rings that keep dirt
out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts.
So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain,
use special solvents and avo ...
Beam setting
When checking beam setting, put the motorcycle upright.
Tyres should be inflated at the correct pressure and one
person should be sitting astride the motorcycle, keeping it at
right angles to its ...
Other materials:
Reassembly of the connecting rods
Before starting, check that the crankshaft main bearing journals and big-end
journals are free of burrs or evident signs of
machining: if necessary, clean the surfaces with very fine emery cloth and oil.
Check that the grooves are in perfect condition with no signs of forcing.
Clean the cra ...
Active key
Introduction
The active key (1) communicates with the hands free system by radio. In order
to function, the key must be within a 1.5
Metre radius from the antenna (located in the document compartment under the
seat).
In the event of a flat key battery or of an internal transmitter circuit f ...
Side stand
Important
Before lowering the side stand, check that the ground
is sufficiently even and firm.
Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted
by the sun heat and similar or the motorcycle may fall over.
When parking on a slope, always park with the rear wheel on
the downhill sid ...