Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Throttle twistgrip

Rh switch

Red on/off switch. Black engine start button. The switch (1) has three positions: Centre: run off. In this position, the engine cannot be started and all electronic devices are off. Pu ...

Front brake lever

Pull the lever (1, fig. 94) Towards the twistgrip to operate the front brake. The system is hydraulically assisted and you only need to pull the lever gently. The control lever (1, fig. 94) Featu ...

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Inspection of the gear selector forks
Visually inspect the gear selector forks. Bent forks must be renewed as they may lead to difficulties in gear changing or may suddenly disengage when under load. Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance of each fork in its gear groove. If the service limit has been exceeded, check whether ...

Cleaning and replacing the spark plugs
Spark plugs are essential to smooth engine running and should be checked at regular intervals. The condition of the spark plugs provides a good indication of how well the engine is running. Have the spark plugs inspected or replaced at a ducati dealer or authorised service centre; they will ...

Removal of the cylinder heads
Using the tool code 88713.2676, Undo the nuts (21) on the cylinder head stud bolts. Remove the cylinder head nuts (21) and special washers (22). Remove the cylinder head assembly by lifting it off the engine studs. Repeat the same procedure for the other cylinder head. ...