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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Removal of the throttle twistgrip

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Handlebar unit / Throttle twistgrip / Removal of the throttle twistgrip

Peel back the rubber sleeve (a) protecting the throttle control cables.

Undo the screws (b) of the throttle grip (6) and open the command.

Removal of the throttle twistgrip


Disconnect the throttle grip cables (10) by unhooking the cable ends (c) from their seats.

Remove the throttle twistgrip (6) from the handlebar.

Removal of the throttle twistgrip


To replace the throttle grip cables, it is necessary to remove it from the throttle body (sect. 8 - 6, Removal the airbox and throttle body).

Replacement throttle cables are supplied complete with adjusters.

Refitting the handlebar
Position the handlebar (4) so that the external lower corner of the marks (a) on the handlebar matches the upper internal corner of the lower u-bolts (b) as shown. Apply the recommended grease ...

Refitting the throttle twistgrip
Lubricate the ends of the throttle grip cables (10) and the twistgrip race with the recommended grease. The closing cable (10) features a writing on the yellow tube, whereas the opening one (10 ...

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Removing of the side stand
Disconnect connector (a) of the stand switch (2) from the main wiring. Loosen the screws (3), (10), (11) and (12) securing the stand bracket (4) to the engine and remove the complete side stand assembly. Disassembly of the side stand Undo the fixing screw (5) and remove the sid ...

Pre-ride checks
Warning failure to carry out these checks before riding, may lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider and passenger. Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your bike as follows: Fuel level in the tank Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed (page 140). Engine oil le ...

Refitting the side stand
Place the stand plate on the rear shock absorber support; bring adjuster (14) in line with bracket (s) and start the screw (12) in the nut behind the bracket (s). Insert the screws (11), (3) and (10) fully home in this order, but do not tighten. Loosen the screw (12) with the relative nut ...

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