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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removing the frame and the lateral footrests

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Frame inspection / Removing the frame and the lateral footrests

Loosen the two special screws (6) to separate the frame (1) from the lateral brackets (2) and (3).

On the left side of the vehicle block retaining pins (9) and loosen the nuts (8) on the right side at the same time.

Slide out the retaining pins (9) and remove the frame (1) from the lateral brackets and the engine block.

Removing the frame and the lateral footrests


Removing the frame and the lateral footrests


Removal of the tool tray
To remove the tool tray unit from the lateral footrests, loosen the screws (40) and remove the splashguard (20). Undo the screws (15) and remove the cover (16). Move the wiring branch ...

Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to determine whether it needs to be realigned or renewed. Important Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carr ...

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Removing of the abs control unit
Drain the hydraulic fluid that is inside the front and rear braking system tubes by disconnecting them from the master cylinder and the calliper (sect. 4 -3, Changing the brake fluid). Disconnect the connector (a) of the abs control unit (6). Loosen the screws (16) that retain the abs ...

Removal of the cylinder/piston assembly
Loosen the clamps (7) and remove the hoses (8) and (9) from the cylinder barrels (10) and from the alternator-side crankcase cover. If damaged, unscrew the unions (6). Note The following procedure is described with the engine removed from the frame and the cylinder head r ...

Tips on how to select the sensitivity level
Warning The 8 level settings of the dtc were calibrated using tyres of the same make, model and size as those originally fitted to the motorcycle. The use of tyres of different size to the original tyres may alter the operating characteristics of the system. In the case of minor differenc ...

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