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:
Refitting the alternator-side crankcase cover
Before the assembly make sure that the water pump unit is fitted on the
generator cover (sect. 9 - 3.3, Refitting the
water pump).
If bearing (27) has been removed, lubricate its seat with specified grease to
fit it on the generator cover (13).
Fit bearing completely in its seat and orien ...
Refitting the air filters
Apply universal sealant in the air duct (2) and (6) groove (d).
Fit seal (7) in the groove (d) having care to place it correctly in the relevant
seat so as to avoid abnormal wrinkles.
Pull out the filter cartridge (1) from the seat in the airbox.
Position the rh air duct (2).
Start ...
Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the
footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred
riding position.
To modify the gear change pedal position act in the following mode:
hold the linkage (1) and slacken the counter nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a lef ...