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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the throttle twistgrip

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Handlebar unit / Throttle twistgrip / Removal of the throttle twistgrip

Peel back the rubber sleeve (a) protecting the throttle control cables.

Undo the screws (b) of the throttle grip (6) and open the command.

Removal of the throttle twistgrip


Disconnect the throttle grip cables (10) by unhooking the cable ends (c) from their seats.

Remove the throttle twistgrip (6) from the handlebar.

Removal of the throttle twistgrip


To replace the throttle grip cables, it is necessary to remove it from the throttle body (sect. 8 - 6, Removal the airbox and throttle body).

Replacement throttle cables are supplied complete with adjusters.

Refitting the handlebar
Position the handlebar (4) so that the external lower corner of the marks (a) on the handlebar matches the upper internal corner of the lower u-bolts (b) as shown. Apply the recommended grease ...

Refitting the throttle twistgrip
Lubricate the ends of the throttle grip cables (10) and the twistgrip race with the recommended grease. The closing cable (10) features a writing on the yellow tube, whereas the opening one (10 ...

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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 ...

Removal of the camshafts
Unscrew and remove the screws (7) and the o-rings (8) from the cylinder head covers. Remove the cylinder head cover (6). Remove the gaskets (4) and (9). Repeat the same procedure for the other cylinder head cover. Unscrew the screws (3) securing the camshaft supports. Withdra ...

Trip 1  meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset (in km or miles depending on the specific application). Holding the button (1, fig. 14) pressed for 3 seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip meter. When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance tr ...

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