Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Moving off
- Disengage the clutch by squeezing the clutch lever.
- Push down the gear change lever firmly with the tip of your foot to engage first gear.
- Raise the engine revs by turning the throttle twistgrip while gradually releasing the clutch lever. The motorcycle will start moving.
- Release the clutch lever completely and accelerate.
- To shift up, close the throttle to slow down engine, disengage the clutch, lift the gear change lever and let go of clutch lever.
To shift down, proceed as follows: release the twistgrip, pull the clutch control lever, shortly speed up to help gears synchronise, shift down (engage next lower gear) and release the clutch.
The controls should be used correctly and timely: when riding uphill, do not hesitate to shift down as soon as the motorcycle starts to slow down, so you will avoid stressing the engine and the motorcycle abnormally.
Important
Avoid sudden acceleration, as this may lead to misfiring and transmission snatching. The clutch lever should not be held in longer than necessary after a gear is engaged, otherwise friction parts may overheat and wear out.
Warning
Prolonged rearing could deactivate the abs system.
Engine on/off
Warning
Before starting the engine, become familiar with the
controls you will need to use when riding (page 99).
Warning
Never start or run the engine indoors. Exhaust gases
are toxic and may ...
Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then
brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before
stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop.
Abs system
Using the bra ...
Other materials:
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, ...
Refitting the brake disks
Before refitting the brake disc to the wheel, clean all contact surfaces
thoroughly and smear a medium strength
threadlocker on the threads of retaining screws (5).
Operating on the left side, fit the phonic wheel (6).
Tighten the fixing screws (5) of the brake disk (7) to the wheel followi ...
Refitting the fuel tank fairings
Make sure that the following components are fitted on the tank fairing (22):
Spacers (18);
Seals (20).
Fit the clips (19) to the central cover (22) at the positions shown,
inserting the tabs (h) into the slots (l).
Apply threadlocker to the screws (14).
Place the tank fairing (22) ...