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:
Refitting the seat
Note
Apply recommended grease to the hole (a) of latch (6).
Fit the seat (1) as follows: insert the tabs (b) (on the front side) under
the rubber pads (c) of the gloves compartment;
then push the seat rear side until hearing the lock latch click.
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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, ...
Using a multimeter to check the electrical systems
Introduction
This instrument allows you to measure resistance, voltages, and current
values. Multimeters can be divided into two basic
types: analogue and digital display multimeter. An analogue multimeter has a
pointer display. The dial is marked with the
scales to be used for measurement of ...