Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Front brake lever
Pull the lever (1, fig. 94) Towards the twistgrip to operate the front brake. The system is hydraulically assisted and you only need to pull the lever gently.
The control lever (1, fig. 94) Features a dial adjuster (2, fig. 94) For lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar adjustment.
The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2, fig. 94). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrease lever distance.
Throttle twistgrip
The twistgrip (1, fig. 93) On the right handlebar opens the
throttles. When released, it will spring back to the initial
position (idling speed).
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Rear brake pedal
Push down the pedal (1, fig. 95) To operate the rear brake.
The system is hydraulically controlled.
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Other materials:
Removal of the cooling system hoses and unions
Loosen the clips (21) that secure the radiator/thermostat sleeve (40) and the
radiator/plug sleeve (24) to the water
radiators.
Loosen clips (25) and (43) that secure the breather pipe (26) to the
radiator/plug sleeve (24) and to the left radiator.
Loosen the clips (34) securi ...
Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving.
Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine
power.
Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas
indicated using two dial gauges.
Service limit: 0.1 ...
Disassembly of the rear brake control
The brake master cylinder is supplied only as a complete unit; internal
components cannot be replaced.
To disassemble the master cylinder's outer parts, follow the indications given
in the exploded view at the beginning of this
section.
If the bush (10) inside the brake pedal (6) needs to ...