Before removing the front forks, it is first necessary to remove the
following parts: 
Loosen the clamp screws (1) holding the fork legs to the steering head (3).
Loosen the clamp screws (2) and (26) securing the fork legs to the bottom yoke (4).
Withdraw the fork legs (5) and (6) downwards in order to carry out to all the necessary overhaul operations.

Steering head: front fork
Overhauling the front forksBacklighting setting function for the instrument panel on Handlebar -
dashboard 2
This function allows backlighting setting of the instrument
panel on handlebar.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"
" or (2, fig. 14) ?" " select the "back light" function
and press ...
Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is recommended to remove it
from the motorcycle.
Important
The battery is housed in the cowling, always contact
a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre for its
removal.
Remove the left cowling (1, fig. 137) Loosening:
side screw (2, fig. 137) Retaining ...
On-board computers and the can line
The following on-board computers make up the electrical system of the diavel
and are connected with each other via the
can line (or network):
Master dashboard
Slave dashboard
Hands free (facilitated keyless start system)
Ecu (engine control unit)
Bbs (black box system or central elect ...