Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Checking engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the clutch cover. When checking oil level, the motorcycle should be perfectly upright and the engine cold. The oil level should be between the two marks next to the sight glass. If level is low, top up with shell advance ultra 4 engine oil. Remove the filler plug (2) and top up to correct level. Replace the filler cap.
Important
Engine oil and oil filters must be changed by a ducati dealer or authorised service centre at the intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table reported in the warranty booklet.
Viscosity
Sae 15w-50
The other viscosity values shown in the table can be used if the local average temperature falls within the limits specified for that oil viscosity.
Tubeless tyres
Front tyre pressure:
2.50 Bar (rider only) - 2.6 Bar (with passenger and/or bags)
rear tyre pressure:
2.50 Bar (rider only) - 2.6 Bar (with passenger and/or bags)
as tyre pressures are affected by ...
Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs
Spark plugs are essential to smooth engine running and
should be checked at regular intervals.
The condition of the spark plugs provides a good indication of
how well the engine is running.
Ha ...
Other materials:
Refitting the swingarm
Apply the recommended threadlocker to the screws (7).
Install the lower chain guard (15) on the swingarm (8), fastening it with the
screws (7): tighten the screws (7) to a torque
of 4 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Locate the swingarm (8) on the frame.
Lubricate with ...
Recharging the battery
Examine the label on the battery showing the check intervals in order to
determine when to test the voltage.
Charge the battery if the open circuit voltage is lower than 12.8 V. Leaving
the battery discharged for more than one
month could damage it. Check the battery charge with a voltmete ...
The immobilizer system
For additional antitheft protection, the motorcycle is
equipped with an immobilizer, an electronic system that
locks the engine automatically whenever the ignition switch
is turned off.
The grip of each ignition key contains an electronic device
that modulates the output signal from a special ...