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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Front brake lever

Ducati Diavel Owners Manual / Controls / 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) Features a dial adjuster (2, fig. 94) For lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar adjustment.

The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2, fig. 94). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrease lever distance.

Front brake lever


Throttle twistgrip
The twistgrip (1, fig. 93) On the right handlebar opens the throttles. When released, it will spring back to the initial position (idling speed). ...

Rear brake pedal
Push down the pedal (1, fig. 95) To operate the rear brake. The system is hydraulically controlled. ...

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Removal of the front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground. Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing the calliper to the fork leg; do not disconnect the calliper from the hose. Warning Do not operate the brake lever when the callipers are ...

Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound, compression and spring preload adjustment. This adjustment is done using the outer adjusters: Rebound damping; Inner spring preload; Compression damping. Park the motorcycle in a stable position on its side stand. Turn the adjust ...

Reassembly of the control unit
Insert the control unit (4) into the protecting sheath (5) and position it on the airbox. Position the relay supporting bracket (2) by starting and tightening the screws (1) to a torque of 6 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), and connect the control unit connectors (3). ...

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