Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Inspection of the gear selector forks
Visually inspect the gear selector forks. Bent forks must be renewed as they may lead to difficulties in gear changing or may suddenly disengage when under load.
Use a feeler gauge to check the clearance of each fork in its gear groove.
If the service limit has been exceeded, check whether or not it is necessary to replace the gear or the fork by referring to the limits specified for each part (sect. 3 - 1.1, Gearbox).
Overhaul of the gearbox
Check the condition of the front coupling dogs of the gears. They must be in
perfect condition and with no sign of wear on
the edges of the teeth.
The idler gears must rotate freely on their sha ...
Inspection of the gear selector drum
Use a gauge to measure the clearance between fork pin and the slot on the
selector drum.
If the service limit is exceeded, determine which part must be replaced by
comparing these dimensions wi ...
Other materials:
Residual range indication when the service is due
After resetting the first oil service warning (triggered at 1000 km), upon
every key-on the system displays the
indication of which type of service should be performed next (oil service or
desmo service) and the residual range.
A (green) warning (1) is activated for 2 seconds on every key-on ...
External components
Oil breather valve
O-ring
Sealing washer
Gear position sensor
Cylinder barrel/head stud
Nipple
By-pass spring
Plug
Plug
Aluminium gasket
Nut
Lock washer
Timing gear pair
Key
Key
O-ring
Screw
Locating dowel
Starter idler gear
Washer
Gear shaft
O-ring
...
Adjusting the throttle cable
The throttle grip in all steering positions must have free play, measured on
the periphery of the flange of the grip, of 1.5 -
2.0 Mm.
If necessary, adjust using the adjusters (1) and (2) located on the steering
tube on the right side of the motorcycle.
Adjuster (1) adjusts the throttle o ...