Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the steering head bearings
Note
To adjust the steering bearing clearance, follow what is described in sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the steering head bearings.
If the problems found are not solved, check the wear of steering bearings (6) and replace them, if necessary, as described in paragraph "removal of the steering head components" of this section.
Steering head: steering
Screw
Steering head
Screw
Lower rh u-bolt
Lower lh u-bolt
Bearing
Screw
Sealing ring
Washer
Spacer
Washer
Nut
Washer
Screw
Bottom yoke
Dowel
Nut
Screw
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Steering angle adjustment
Loosen the nuts (17) and adjuster screws (16) on both sides of the bottom
yoke.
Use a 6 to 6.5 Mm spacer (a) fitted to the fork outer tube, or use a gauge.
Turn the front forks to the righ ...
Other materials:
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).
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Overall dimensions (mm)
Weights
Weight in running order without fluids and battery: 210 kg.
Carrying full load: 400 kg.
Warning
failure to observe weight limits could result in poor
handling and impair the performance of your motorcycle, and
you may lose control of the vehicle.
Important
Do not use addi ...