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 ...
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Primary drive gears
Clutch drum/primary drive gears
Spacer
Threaded ring nut
Lock washer
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs clutch
Diavel abs connecting rods
Diavel carbon
abs
clutch
Diavel carbon
abs
connecting rods
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in th ...
Refitting the rear suspension
Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1).
Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the
screw (1).
Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Lubricate bushes (5) and (6) with recommended gr ...
Removal of the evaporative emissions canister
Loosen the screws (9) securing the plate (8) to the tank.
Slightly pull the plate (8) with the canister (13), remove the clamps (3) and
(12) and connect hoses (7) and (14).
Release the retainers (b) of the plate (8) to remove it from the canister
(13).
Disconnect the hose ...