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:
Indicator air - air temperature
This function shows the external temperature.
Display limits: -39C ÷ +124C
In the event of a sensor fault (-40C,+125C or
disconnected), a string of dashes "- - -" (not flashing) is
displayed and the "engine/vehicle diagnosis - eobd" light
(7, fig. 4) Comes on.
N ...
Refitting the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
To fit the circlip (10) in the driveshaft seat, use the tool code 88713.2834.
Install the inner spacer (17) on the driveshaft, taking care to align the
notch in the spacer with the slot for the woodruff
key.
Fit the first woodruff key (16) on the timing belt driveshaft.
Locate the ...
On/off switch on handlebar
Introduction
The on/off switch on the handlebar is used to switch the dashboard on and
off, if a key has been detected, and start the
engine.
With the switch turned to "run off" (centre position), pushing downwards
switches the dashboard on or off (activating
the button inside the switch). ...