Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Hazardous products - warnings

Symbols - abbreviations - references

To allow quick and easy consultation, this manual uses graphic symbols to highlight situations in which maximum care is required, as well as practical advice or information. Pay attention to the ...

General safety rules

Carbon monoxide When a maintenance operation must be performed with the engine running, maker sure that the working area is wellventilated. Never run the engine in an enclosed space. Warning E ...

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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) clock ...

Overhaul of the gearbox
Check the condition of the front coupling dogs of the gears. They must be in perfect condition and with no sign of wear on the edges of the teeth. The idler gears must rotate freely on their shafts. When refitting, make sure the circlips are correctly positioned. Check the needle roller ...

Checking the frame
Check the dimensions of the frame against the dimensions shown here to determine whether it needs to be realigned or renewed. Important Damaged frames must be changed, not repaired. Any work carried out on the frame can give rise to potential danger, infringing the requirements of ec directi ...