Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Rear shock absorber assembly
- Special screw
- Screw
- Nut
- Grub screw
- Bush (right)
- Bush (left)
- Screw
- Sealing ring
- Roller bearing
- Linkage (left)
- Shock absorber (rear)
- Linkage (right)
- Spacer
- Special screw
- Screw
- Bush
- Ball joint
- Rocker arm assembly
- Support
- Washer
- Nut
- Screw
- Shock absorber adjuster support
- Screw
- Support
- Rubber pad
- Screw
- Clamp
- Plate
- Screw
- Hose clip
- Washer
- Screw
- Knob
- Nut
- Grub screw
- Screw
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Diavel abs rear suspension
Diavel carbon abs rear suspension
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the figures alongside the text, but which can be found in the exploded view diagram.
Rear suspension system
The rear suspension system uses a hydraulic mono-shock absorber (11) with rebound and spring preload adjustment.
This system consists of a rocker arm (18) and two linkages (10) and (12) fixed to the swingarm and the engine.
The shock absorber is pivot-mounted to the swingarm at the lower end and to the engine at the upper end. This system gives the motorcycle excellent stability.
To adjust the rear shock absorber refer to sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the rear shock absorber.
- Removal of the rear shock absorber
- Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
- Reassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
- Refitting the rear suspension
- Removal of the shock absorber support
- Refitting the shock absorber support
Refitting the steering head components
Important
The steering tube bearings (6) are identical but in no case may their
components be swapped around during reassembly.
Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease ...
Removal of the rear shock absorber
Loosen the screws (22) and remove the assembly (34) from the frame.
Loosen the screws (27) and remove the tank unit (s) of the shock absorber
from the support (19).
Hold the lh bush (6 ...
Other materials:
Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day
motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and
effective vehicle operation.
A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of an
automobile, so defensive riding in addition to wearing
protective apparel is extremely importa ...
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that
the play in the steering head bearings
requires adjustment. Proceed as follows:
loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head ...
Active key
Introduction
The active key (1) communicates with the hands free system by radio. In order
to function, the key must be within a 1.5
Metre radius from the antenna (located in the document compartment under the
seat).
In the event of a flat key battery or of an internal transmitter circuit f ...