Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Ground connection locations
The negative cable, which is normally connected to the negative pole of the battery, is fastened to the crankcase. From here, the cable branches off and splits up within the electrical system to carry the ground connection to the different elements in the system.
The image shows the ground connection on left side of the engine crankcase.
The battery charging circuit and power distribution
On the diavel, the +15v (key on power) voltage does not come from a
conventional ignition key, but from pin 30 of the
hands free relay. This relay is switched to closed state by the hands free unit ...
Electrical power for lighting and signalling devices
The front and rear running lights consist of led units with light conduits.
As a result, the light source is not visible as the
light is diffused through the surface of the light conduit.
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Other materials:
Checking brake pads for wear
Check brake pads wear through the inspection hole in the
callipers.
Change both pads if friction material thickness of even just
one pad is about 1 mm.
Warning
Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to
metal support contact with the brake disc thus
compromising braking efficie ...
How to start the engine
With the motorcycle off and the dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to
"run off"
With the motorcycle and dashboard on, the on/off switch is turned to "run
off".
To start the engine, simply push the on/off switch up to "run on" and press the
black start button.
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Gearchange mechanism
Return spring
Washer
Special screw
Gear pawl assembly
Interlock plunger holder
Sealing washer
Detent ball spring
Ball
Circlip
Selector claw return spring
Shim washer
Ring
Nut
Selector drum control fork
Gearchange lever pin
Shaft with gearchange lever arm
Gearch ...