Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The adjuster (1) located on the lower connection holding the shock absorber to the swingarm adjusts the damping during the rebound phase (return).
The knob (2), located on the left side of the motorcycle, adjusts the preload of the shock absorber external spring.
Turn the adjuster (1) clockwise to increase damping h; or counter clockwise to reduce damping s.
Standard setting from the fully closed position (clockwise): -unscrew adjuster (1) by 8 clicks.
Spring preload: 15 mm.
The two nuts (2) on the upper part of the shock absorber serve to adjust the preload on the external spring. To change spring preload, slacken the upper locking ring nut. Then tighten or slacken the lower ring nut to increase or decrease spring preload.
Important
The knob (3) located on the expansion reservoir of the shock absorber adjusts the damping during the compression phase.
Turning the adjusters (1) or the knobs (2) and (3) clockwise to increase preload damping; they decrease turning them in the opposite direction.
Standard setting: from fully closed (clockwise) loosen: register (1) of 12 clicks; knob (2) fully open (counter clockwise); register (3) of 25 clicks.
Spring preload: 18 mm (max.18 Mm - min.25 Mm
Warning
The shock absorber is filled with high-pressure gas and can cause injuries if inexpertly dismantled.
Important
If the motorcycle is to be ridden with a pillion rider and luggage, we
recommend setting the rear shock absorber spring
preload to the maximum to ensure the best handling and proper ground clearance
at all times. It may also be necessary
to adjust the rebound damping accordingly.
Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound, compression and spring
preload adjustment.
This adjustment is done using the outer adjusters:
Rebound damping;
Inner spring preload;
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Refitting the seat
Note
Apply recommended grease to the hole (a) of latch (6).
Fit the seat (1) as follows: insert the tabs (b) (on the front side) under
the rubber pads (c) of the gloves compartment;
then push the seat rear side until hearing the lock latch click.
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Removing of the rear footrests
The removal of the rear footrests is described for the right side but it is
the same for both.
Undo the pin (13) and remove the rh rear footrest (12) from the frame.
Recover washer (8) and the o-rings (9).
If necessary remove the rubber footrest (11) of the footrest (12).
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Stored lap display function
This function displays the stored laps.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"" or (2, fig.
14) ?" " select the "lap" function and
press the reset button
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