Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is advisable to carry out the following operations before storing it away: clean the motorcycle; empty the fuel tank; pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand a few times to form a protective film of oil on the inner walls of the cylinder; place the motorcycle on a service stand; disconnect and remove the battery.
If the motorcycle has been left unused for more than a month, the battery should be checked and recharged if necessary.
Protect the motorcycle with a specific motorcycle cover that will not damage the paintwork or retain moisture.
This type of motorcycle cover is available from ducati performance.
General cleaning
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash
and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway
according to the road conditions you ride in. Use specific
products, where possible ...
Important notes
Some countries, such as france, germany, great britain,
switzerland, etc. Have compulsory emission and noise
standards that include mandatory inspections at regular
intervals.
Periodically carry ...
Other materials:
Introduction to the engine control system
The engine control system used on the diavel consists of the following
elements:
Ride-by-wire system (motorised throttle valves with electric actuator,
throttle grip position sensor and throttle valve
position sensor)
One injector per cylinder installed downstream of throttle valve
On ...
Flexible wiring/hoses positioning
The routing of the abs wiring has been optimised to ensure the minimum
obstruction.
Each section is designed to prevent interference with parts that might damage
wires or cause operating failures when
riding.
Table a
Table b
Table c
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Specific tools for the engine
88713.2011.Tool to lock crankshaft at top dead centre
88713.2676 .Wrench for tightening cylinder head nuts
88713.2103 Stand for cylinder head assembly
88765.1657 Timing check tool
88713.1821 Wrench for tightening timing belt tensioner pulley shafts
88713.2861 Camshaft oi ...