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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Introduction to the "hands free" system

The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically using the ignition key. The ignition key merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle.

Compared to the standard ignition switches the hands free system allows having the hands completely free during usual actions (i.E. Engine ignition/stop, dashboard switch on/off) and engaging/disengaging the steering lock.

The electric steering lock used with the hands free system locks the handlebar either in the fully right or fully left position, offering greater versatility when parking.

The hands free system consists of the following components:

The hands free system is connected to the other computers (nodes) on the motorcycle and to the dashboard via the can line. Through this connection, the system can either enable (key detected and recognised) or disable (key not detected or not recognised - immobilizer function) engine start. Any relevant information messages, such as battery key low warning or no key warning, are displayed on the tank dashboard.

The hands free system
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Operating principle
Introduction The hands free system features two separate on/off buttons, either one of which may be used as preferred by the rider. For practical reasons, we recommend using the button on the ha ...

Other materials:

Disassembly of gear interlock plunger and pawl assembly
Unscrew the interlock plunger screw (5) and remove the seal (6), spring (7) and the detent ball (8). Unscrew the clutch-side crankcase half screw (3) and remove the pawl (4), washer (2) and spring (1). ...

Checking and overhauling the components
Clearance between the clutch drum and friction plates Insert a friction plate (e) in the clutch drum (f) and measure the clearance (s) with a feeler gauge. Clearance "s" must not exceed 0.6 Mm. If it does, renew the plates and, if necessary, the clutch drum. Overhaul of the clutch plat ...

Refitting the hands free
Reassembly is a reversal of the removal procedure: in particular apply prescribed threadlocker to screws (2) and tighten them to a torque of 20 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). If the hands free button has been previously removed, when refitting it insert the spring (6) on pi ...

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