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:
Removing of the rear brake control
Warning
The brake master cylinder manufacturer advises against servicing the
brake master cylinder due to the safety critical
nature of this component.
Incorrect overhaul can endanger the rider and passenger.
Maintenance operations on these units are limited to renewal of the following
par ...
Removal of the oil pump
Undo and remove the screws (9) and (10) securing the pump assembly.
Remove the oil pump assembly (1) and extract the o-rings (2) and (4) from the
crankcase half together with two locating
bushes (15).
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Removal of the gearbox assembly
Withdraw the selector fork shafts (30).
Move the forks (28) and (29) to disengage them from the slots in the selector
drum (14).
Withdraw the selector drum (16) taking care not to lose shims (31) and (27)
mounted on the shaft. Note that the
positions of the shims must not be inverte ...