Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Exhaust system
Equipped with catalytic converter in compliance with euro 3 emission regulations.
One-piece stainless steel silencer with aluminium terminals.
Catalytic converter built into the silencer and lambda sensors on the exhaust pipes at the head output.
Suspensions
Front
Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with external adjusters
for rebound and compression damping and preload (for inner
springs of fork legs).
Stanchion diameter:
50 mm, coated.
Rear wh ...
Colour schemes
Ducati red enamel code 54d234015 (akzo);
red frame and black rims.
Diamond black code 57e22714 (akzo);
enamel code 54m22705 (akzo);
clear lacquer part no. 228.880 (Ppg);
racing black frame blac ...
Other materials:
Checking and topping up coolant level
Check coolant level in the expansion tank on the right side of
the vehicle.
Steer the handlebar completely to the left and check that the
level is between the min and max marks on the side of the
expansion reservoir.
Top up if the level is below the min mark.
Unscrew the filler plug (1) ...
Operating principle and characteristics of the ride-by-wire system
The engine control system of the diavel uses a ride-by-wire system with
motorised throttle valves. This eliminates all
direct connection with metal cables between the throttle grip and the throttle
valves themselves. Cables are used to
rotate the aps potentiometer, which generates an electric ...
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...