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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Checking brake pads for wear
Check brake pads wear through the inspection hole in the callipers. Change both pads if friction material thickness of even just one pad is about 1 mm. Warning Friction material wear beyond this limit would lead to metal support contact with the brake disc thus compromising braking efficie ...

 Riding mode set  indication
This function indicates the "riding style" set for the vehicle. Three "riding modes" are available: sport, touring and urban. Each riding mode can be changed using the "riding mode" function. Note The background of the riding mode (sport, touring or urban) i ...

Removal of the fuel tank
On the usa version remove the canister filter as indicated in sect. 8 - 10, "Removal of the evaporative emissions canister". Loosen and remove the front retaining screw (4) Remove the flange cover (a) by loosening the screws (b), disconnect the quick-release fittings (c) from the fl ...