Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound, compression and spring preload adjustment.
This adjustment is done using the outer adjusters:
- Rebound damping;
- Inner spring preload;
- Compression damping.
Park the motorcycle in a stable position on its side stand.
Turn the adjuster (1) on fork leg top with a flat screwdriver to adjust rebound damping.
On the carbon model, adjustment is done using the knob (b) on the fork leg, without a screwdriver.
Turn the adjuster (3) on fork leg bottom with a flat screwdriver to adjust compression damping.
As you turn the adjusters (1) and (3), you will hear them click. Each click corresponds to different damping setting.
The stiffest damping setting is obtained with the adjuster turned fully clockwise to the "0" position. Starting from this position, turning counter clockwise, you can count the turns.
To change preload of the spring inside each fork leg, turn the hex. Adjuster (2) with a 22 mm hexagon wrench, starting from the fully open position (clockwise). From reference (a), every full turn clockwise corresponds to 1 mm of preload of the spring, up to a maximum of 15 mm, corresponding to 3 full turns.
Standard settings, from fully open position, are as follows: compression: 1 turn and a half; rebound: 1 and a half turns.
Spring preload: fully open (counter clockwise).
Important
Adjust both fork legs to same settings.
Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the
footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred
riding position.
To modify the gear change pedal position act in the foll ...
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 m ...
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Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Note
This operation has to be carried out with hot engine (but turned off)
because the oil in these conditions is more fluid and
its evacuation is faster and complete.
Remove the drain plug (3) with seal (a) from the oil sump and allow the oil
to drain off.
Warning
Dispose of oil and/or fil ...
How to reset the pin code
The pin code can be reset with the dds, i.E. It can be brought to the same
condition it was in when the bike came out
the factory. It is possible to complete the procedure with the relevant pin code
reset function.
Once the pin code has been reset it will be necessary to store a new one. In ...
Clutch lever
Lever (1) disengages the clutch. It features a dial adjuster (2)
for lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar.
The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the
dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the
twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrea ...