Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Directions for use

Adjusting the rear shock absorber

The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle. The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection holding the shoc ...

Running-in recommendations

Maximum rpm (fig. 114) Rotation speed for running-in period and during standard use (rpm) Up to 1000 km; From 1000 to 2500 km. Up to 1000 km During the first 1000 km, keep an eye on the re ...

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Reassembling the front footrest brackets
To remove the front rh footrest bracket (6) it is necessary to remove the rear brake master cylinder reservoir (by leaving it connected to the braking system), and the rear brake lever from the bracket (sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake control). To remove the front rh footrest bracke ...

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 Special screw Clip nut Left-hand support Front splashguard Right-hand support Front support S ...

Overhauling the rear swingarm
Inside the swingarm (8), in correspondence with the pivot point on the frame, there is a pair of ball bearings (10) and a spacer (11) on the rh side, and a pair of roller bearings (6), with sealing rings (5), on the lh side. To change the bearings, proceed as follows. Remove the shims ( ...