Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Frame inspection

Refitting the side stand

Place the stand plate on the rear shock absorber support; bring adjuster (14) in line with bracket (s) and start the screw (12) in the nut behind the bracket (s). Insert the screws (11), (3) and ...

Disassembly of structural components and the frame

Before carrying out dimensional checks on the frame, you must remove all the superstructures fitted, referring to the removal procedures outlined in the sections of this manual. The rear subfram ...

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Braking
Slow down in time, shift down to engine-brake first and then brake applying both brakes. Pull the clutch lever before stopping the motorcycle, to avoid sudden engine stop. Abs system Using the brakes correctly under adverse conditions is the hardest – and yet the most critical - skill to mast ...

General maintenance indications
Useful tips Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent problems and obtain the best end result: When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to what the customer reports about motorcycle operation since this information can highli ...

Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The adjuster (1) located on the lower connection holding the shock absorber to the swingarm adjusts the damping during the rebound phase (return). The knob (2), located on the left side of the motorcycle, adjusts the preload of the shock absorber external spring. Turn the adjuster (1) clock ...