Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the shock absorber support
Remove the rear brake master cylinder (sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake control).
Remove the rear shock absorber (see removal of the rear shock absorber of this section).
Loosen the screws (2) and (7) and their nuts (35).
Remove the side stand (sect. 7 - 16, Removing of the side stand).
Refitting the rear suspension
Lubricate the thread and underside of the special screw (1).
Insert the lower side of the shock absorber into the swingarm and insert the
screw (1).
Tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 45 nm ...
Refitting the shock absorber support
If you had removed them, apply recommended grease on the threads of the
adjusters (4) and the ring nuts (3) having
care not to have grease on the surface (c) of the adjusters.
Tighten the adjust ...
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Introduction to the engine control system
The engine control system used on the diavel consists of the following
elements:
Ride-by-wire system (motorised throttle valves with electric actuator,
throttle grip position sensor and throttle valve
position sensor)
One injector per cylinder installed downstream of throttle valve
On ...
Indicator cons. - Instantaneous fuel consumption
This function indicates the "instantaneous" fuel consumption.
The calculation is made considering the quantity of fuel used and the distance
travelled during the last second. The datum
is expressed in "l / 100" (litres / 100 km); it is possible to change the units
of measurement for "consump ...
Reassembling the front footrest brackets
To remove the front rh footrest bracket (6) it is necessary to remove the
rear brake master cylinder reservoir (by leaving
it connected to the braking system), and the rear brake lever from the bracket
(sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake
control).
To remove the front rh footrest bracke ...