Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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 bring it into contact with the stop on the steering head.
Apply threadlocker to the thread of nut (17). Hold the adjuster screw (16) firm and tighten the nut (17). Turn the forks to the opposite side: and repeat the process to adjust the other dowel and tighten the relative lock nut.
Once adjusted, set handlebar completely turned right and ensure that the gap between front brake line and lower frame trellis is at least 1 mm. If it is not so, decrease steering angle by working the right-hand adjuster.
Adjusting the steering head bearings
Note
To adjust the steering bearing clearance, follow what is described in
sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the steering head bearings.
If the problems found are not solved, check the wear of steering beari ...
Removal of the steering head components
Note
All parts fitted to the top and bottom yokes, including the wiring and
control cables, can remain on the motorcycle
provided they do not hinder the following operations.
Loosen the screw ...
Other materials:
Helmet cable
Note
Helmet cable (2, fig. 104) Can be found inside the tool
kit, see "tool kit and accessories" on page 141.
Pass the cable through the helmet and insert the end of the
cable in the pin (3, fig. 104). Leave the helmet hanging and
refit the seat to hold it in place.
Warning
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Refitting the airbox and throttle body
Position the filter box (1).
Operate on the vehicle lh side, connect connector (f) of the tps/div motor.
Operating on the right side of the vehicle, connect connector (e) from the
aps sensor.
Check for the vibration dampers (20) on the map sensor supporting bracket
(19).
Insert t ...
Removal of the generator cover
Note
This operation is described for an engine removed from the frame since all
reassembly procedures are easier with the
engine on the bench.
Disconnect the connector (a) from the generator cable.
Unscrew the two retaining screws (7) of the centre cap (6) over the end of
the cranksh ...