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 ...
Other materials:
Removal of the gearchange control
Loosen and remove the pivot screw (4) securing the gearchange pedal (1) and
recover the washer (9) and the o-ring Seals (5).
Loosen and remove the screw (7) securing the gearchange lever (8) to the gear
selector shaft.
Withdraw the lever (8) complete with the gearchange control assem ...
Refitting the timing gears
Before reassembling the removed parts, check timing gears (13) for wear.
Change, if necessary.
Important
The timing gears (13) must always be renewed as a pair.
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Warning
When introducing the driven gear (b) check that the tongue (15) is
correctly fitted o ...
Tester power supply
The dds (1) part number 97900.0215 Can be powered from the vehicle as
follows:
From the mains power supply: by connecting the power supply connector
(n) to the network power supply (2) part no.
97900.0224;
From the motorcycle: connecting the corresponding cables (see paragraph
...