Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the clutch lever and front brake lever
The clutch lever (1) is fitted with a span adjuster (2) which serves to alter the distance of the lever from the handlebar.
The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrease lever distance.
When the clutch lever (1) is operated, drive from the engine to the gearbox and the drive wheel is disengaged. Correct use of the clutch lever is very important in all riding situations, especially when moving off.
The position of the front brake lever (3) can be adjusted in the same way.
Warning
Any adjustment of clutch and brake levers must only be carried out when motorcycle is stationary.
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) loca ...
Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the
footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred
riding position.
To modify the gear change pedal position act in the foll ...
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Changing the coolant
Warning
This operation must only be carried out when the engine is cold.
Attempting to change the coolant with the engine hot
could lead to burns from hot coolant or scalding steam.
Place a container under the engine and place the motorcycle on its side
stand.
Remove the expansion reserv ...
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 ...
Reassembly of the cylinder head
The exhaust side can be identified by the three threaded holes on the flange.
The intake side can be identified by the presence of four threaded holes on
the flange.
All the photos in this chapter refer to a vertical cylinder head.
Valve guide sealing rings
Position the cylinder head o ...