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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Reassembly of the crankcase halves
If removed, apply threadlocker on the screw (36), insert it with the washer
(37) on the crankcase half and tighten it to The torque of 8 nm
(min. 7 Nm - max. 9 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings).
If removed, apply threadlocker on the dowel thread (35), tighten it to a
torque of 20 ...
Indication of range reached for service
When service coupon threshold is achieved, upon every key-on the system
displays the indication of the type of
intervention that is required (oil service or desmo service).
The (red) warning is activated as a large icon for 10 seconds upon every key-on
(1) then as a small warning that
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Checking valve clearances
To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder
head covers and then remove the
components listed below.
Unscrew the two fixing screws (1) of the cover (2) according to the
crankshaft.
Fit the tool handgrip 88713.0123 In the holes of the generator cover t ...