Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Spark plugs replacement
Check the colour of the ceramic insulation around the central electrode: an even, light brown colour indicates the engine is in good condition and running at the right temperature.
Inspect the centre electrode for wear and check spark plug gap, which should be: 0.8+/-0.1 Mm.
Important
Check the gap between the central and side electrodes. Replace the spark plug if taken value is different from the specified one or the spark plug shows clear signs of carbon settling.
Important
Do not use spark plugs with inadequate thermal rating or incorrect thread length.
The spark plug must be securely installed.
If a spark plug is loose, it can overheat and damage the engine.
Spark plug type
Make: ngk
Type: mar9a-j
Remove the coil-spark plugs wires (1), loosening the screws (2) of both spark plugs.
Using the appropriate tool 88713.2877 To replace the spark plugs.
Place the coil-spark plugs wires (1) in the relevant seats and tighten the screws (2) to a torque of 10 nm (min. 9 Nm - max. 11 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).
Checking valve clearances
To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder
head covers and then remove the
components listed below.
Unscrew the two fixing screws (1) of the cover (2) accord ...
Changing and cleaning the air filters
The air filter must be replaced at the intervals described in the "scheduled
maintenance chart" (sect. 4 - 2).
Work on the vehicle right side, loosen screws (1) that secure the intake duct
(2 ...
Other materials:
Refitting the rear brake control
If the pushrod (18), clip (30) and fork (31) assembly has been dismantled,
reassemble it by screwing the nut (29) onto
the rod (18) and then screw the rod into the fork (31) to obtain the measurement
indicated in the figure.
Block the rod and tighten to a torque of 7.5 Nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - ...
Setting menu
This menu is used to enable/disable and set some motorcycle functions.
To access the "setting menu" press and hold button (2) "t" for 3 seconds.
Note
When within this menu no other function can be displayed.
Important
For safety reasons, the setting menu can only be accessed when motorcycle
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Removal of the swingarm
Before removing the parts in question, you must first carry out the following
operations:
Remove the rear wheel eccentric hub as described in chapter "removal of the
rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel
shaft" of this section.
Loosen screws (7) and remove the hose grommets (13), (15) ...