Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the front forks
Refit the fork legs, positioning them at the height shown in the figure relative to the upper surface of the bottom yoke.
Warning
The difference in height between the two fork legs must be no greater than 0.1 Mm.
Position the fork legs (5) and (6) on the yoke base (4) and on the steering head (3).
Lock the fork legs by tightening the screws (1) to the torque of 20 nm +/- 5%, the screws (2) to the torque of 22 nm +/- 5%, and the screws (26) to 12 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings) that secure the bottom yoke (4) and the steering head (3): tighten one fork leg at a time.
Important
If the screws (1) (2) and (26) were removed on disassembly, smear the threads with the specified grease before tightening.
Refit any parts removed from the frame:
Warning
Do not ride with the front mudguard removed. The brake hoses are retained to the front mudguard to keep them from touching the wheel under braking.
Overhauling the front forks
Note
It is advisable to loosen the top cap (14) when the fork is still fitted
to the motorcycle.
Note
The specific tools for the revision of the fork, are described in sect. 3
- 4, Specific too ...
Steering head: steering
Screw
Steering head
Screw
Lower rh u-bolt
Lower lh u-bolt
Bearing
Screw
Sealing ring
Washer
Spacer
Washer
Nut
Washer
Screw
Bottom yoke
Dowel
Nut
Screw
Specia ...
Other materials:
Removal of the clutch-side crankcase cover
Unscrew the screws (2), (3) and (5) securing the clutch-side crankcase cover
(1).
Tap around the edge of the cover with a plastic mallet to detach it from the
crankcase half.
Remove the clutch cover (1) paying attention to the centring bushing (12).
Check the condition of the cent ...
Checking the fuses
The main fuse box (1) and the secondary one (2) are located in the tool tray;
to reach the fuse box remove the seat as
specified under sect. 5 - 3 "Removal of the seat".
The fuses are accessed by removing the cover, which shows the ampere ratings and
mounting locations.
For ampere ratings ...
Steering angle adjustment
Loosen the nuts (17) and adjuster screws (16) on both sides of the bottom
yoke.
Use a 6 to 6.5 Mm spacer (a) fitted to the fork outer tube, or use a gauge.
Turn the front forks to the right until the spacer (a) is seated against the
frame top tube.
Tighten the adjuster screw (16) to ...