Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing the frame and the lateral footrests
Loosen the two special screws (6) to separate the frame (1) from the lateral brackets (2) and (3).
On the left side of the vehicle block retaining pins (9) and loosen the nuts (8) on the right side at the same time.
Slide out the retaining pins (9) and remove the frame (1) from the lateral brackets and the engine block.
Removal of the tool tray
To remove the tool tray unit from the lateral footrests, loosen the screws
(40) and remove the splashguard (20).
Undo the screws (15) and remove the cover (16).
Move the wiring branch ...
Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to
determine whether it needs to be realigned or
renewed.
Important
Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carr ...
Other materials:
Removal of the starter motor idler gear
Slide the gear pin (21) complete with the gear (19) and washer (20).
Warning
Pay attention to the washer (20) since it may fall inside the
crankcase half.
At this point, it is possible to remove the starter motor as described in
sect. 6 - 3, Starter motor. ...
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
when the latter enables power on for the
ignition and engine. The hands free relay receives +30v ...
Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Note
This operation has to be carried out with hot engine (but turned off)
because the oil in these conditions is more fluid and
its evacuation is faster and complete.
Remove the drain plug (3) with seal (a) from the oil sump and allow the oil
to drain off.
Warning
Dispose of oil and/or fil ...