Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Protective apparel
Always wear a helmet. Most motorcycle accident fatalities are due to head injuries.
For safety eye protection, gloves, and high top, sturdy boots should also be worn.
The exhaust system becomes very hot during operation, never touch the exhaust system. Wear clothing that fully covers your legs. Do not wear loose clothing which could catch on the control levers, footrests, wheels, or chain.
Any amount of alcohol will significantly interfere with your ability to safely operate your motorcycle. Don’t drink and ride.
Vehicle identification number (vin);
Every ducati motorcycle is identified by two identification numbers (see page 189). Fig. A specifically shows the frame identification numbers.
Label location (fig. B)
Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day
motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and
effective vehicle operation.
A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of ...
California emission control warranty statement
Your warranty rights and obligations
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Checking and adjusting the valve clearances
Note
For clarity, the figures show the engine removed from the frame.
Move the piston of the cylinder being checked to tdc of the power stroke: in
this condition, all the valves are closed and
the timing shafts come in neutral position and, therefore, free to rotate; check
to the valve cl ...
Reassembling the water radiator unit
The procedure is the same for both radiators.
Check the presence of clips (1) at the positions of the external coolant
radiator cover (23).
If removed, fit the front turn indicator (32) on the cover (23) and tighten the
screws (27) to 2 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3,
Frame torque settings).
No ...
Reassembling the electrical components support
Check the presence of clips (1), (9) and (24) on the support (5).
Check the presence of rubber pads (6) and (8) and of cable grommet (7).
Check that the voltage regulator (3) and the solenoid starter (18) are in
place on the support (5) with their wiring as
shown.
The horn (22) mus ...