Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Fork

Refitting the gearchange mechanism

Make sure that the gearchange linkage assembly (6) is installed with the ball joint with a left-hand thread (a) facing the lever (8). Apply the recommended grease to the non-threaded surface of ...

Steering head: front fork

Screw Screw Steering head Bottom yoke Left fork leg assembly Right fork leg assembly Counter nut Damper assembly Bush Spring Preload tube Collar Washer Top cap assembl ...

Other materials:

General cleaning
To preserve the finish of metal parts and paintwork, wash and clean your motorcycle at regular intervals, anyway according to the road conditions you ride in. Use specific products, where possible biodegradable. Avoid aggressive detergents or solvents. Use only water and neutral soap to clean ...

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 bearings (6) and replace them, if necessary, as described in paragraph "removal of the steering head c ...

Refitting the gear selector lever
Position the gearbox drum selector fork in the centre of the gear rollers. Position the gear selector lever (21) together with control shaft, spring and plate into the chain-side crankcase half. Insert the screws (18) and (20) with the spacer (19). Temporarily fit gear change lever (or a ...