Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Suspensions
Front
Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with external adjusters for rebound and compression damping and preload (for inner springs of fork legs).
Stanchion diameter: 50 mm, coated.
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm
Rear
The shock absorber is adjustable for rebound and compression, with remote control for spring preload and is adjustable. Its upper section is pivot connected to the frame and the lower section is pivot connected to a light alloy single-sided swingarm. The swingarm hinges on a pivot shaft that passes through the frame and engine.
This system gives the motorcycle excellent stability.
Shock absorber stroke: 59.5 Mm.
Rear wheel travel: 120 mm
Transmission
Wet clutch controlled by the lever on left-hand side of the
handlebar.
Transmission from engine to gearbox primary shaft via spur
gears.
Front chain sprocket/clutch gearwheel ratio:
33/61
6- ...
Exhaust system
Equipped with catalytic converter in compliance with euro 3
emission regulations.
One-piece stainless steel silencer with aluminium terminals.
Catalytic converter built into the silencer and la ...
Other materials:
High engine coolant temperature
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the engine coolant temperature is high.
It is activated when the temperature reaches 121C (250f).
Note
In this case, ducati recommends stopping and shutting
off the engine immediately; make sure that the fans are
workin ...
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 +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
Lubricate bushes (5) and (6) with recommended gr ...
Removing of the rear footrests
The removal of the rear footrests is described for the right side but it is
the same for both.
Undo the pin (13) and remove the rh rear footrest (12) from the frame.
Recover washer (8) and the o-rings (9).
If necessary remove the rubber footrest (11) of the footrest (12).
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