Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to determine whether it needs to be realigned or renewed.
Important
Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carried out on the frame can give rise to potential danger, infringing the requirements of ec directives concerning manufacturers' liability and general product safety.
Frame general dimensions (mm)
Removing the frame and the lateral footrests
Loosen the two special screws (6) to separate the frame (1) from the lateral
brackets (2) and (3).
On the left side of the vehicle block retaining pins (9) and loosen the nuts (8)
on the right ...
Reassembly of structural components and the frame
Check for the nuts with clips (8).
Apply recommended grease on the threads of the adjusters (4) and the ring
nuts (5) having care not to have grease on
the surface (c) of the adjusters.
Tig ...
Other materials:
Solenoid starter
Remove the protection cover (a).
Undo the screws (2), taking care to collect the spring washers (3).
Remove the starter motor-solenoid cable (4) and the solenoid-battery cable (5).
Remove the starter solenoid (1) sliding it upwards.
Checking operation of the starter solenoid
To ...
Removal of the cooling system hoses and unions
Loosen the clips (21) that secure the radiator/thermostat sleeve (40) and the
radiator/plug sleeve (24) to the water
radiators.
Loosen clips (25) and (43) that secure the breather pipe (26) to the
radiator/plug sleeve (24) and to the left radiator.
Loosen the clips (34) securi ...
Dashboard diagnosis
This function identifies any abnormal vehicle behaviours.
The dashboard activates any abnormal vehicle behaviours in real time (errors).
At key-on (at the end of the check) one or more "errors" are displayed in red
(only if they are active).
When an "error" is triggered, the indication (r ...