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 the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
Use the tool code 88713.1805 To hold the driving pulley on the engine
crankcase against rotation.
Important
If this operation is carried out with the engine installed in the frame,
hold the driveshaft pulleys against rotation using the
tool code 88713.2011 Mounted on the alternator cover.
Lo ...
Removal of the front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground.
Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing
the calliper to the fork leg; do not
disconnect the calliper from the hose.
Warning
Do not operate the brake lever when the callipers are ...
Deactivating the service indication on the dashboard
The message "serv" is displayed on the dashboard, indicating that the
motorcycle should be serviced in accordance with
the programmed maintenance plan. This indication is activated after the first
1000 km and thereafter at intervals of
12000 km.
After the scheduled service has been carried ...