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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the steering head bearings

Excessive handlebar play or shaking forks in the steering head indicate that the play in the steering head bearings requires adjustment. Proceed as follows: loosen the clamp screw (1) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head to both fork legs.

Adjusting the steering head bearings


With specific wrench 88713.1058 Tighten the adjustment ring nut (3) to a torque of 30 nm +/- 5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Push the steering head against the ring nut (3) and tighten the screw (1) to a torque of 24 nm +/-5% and the screws (2) to 20 nm +/-5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).

Adjusting the steering head bearings


Filling the clutch circuit
Warning Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or with the eyes; in the case of accidental contact, wash the a ...

Adjusting the chain tension
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where chain is tightest. Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down the chain at the point of measurement and release. Measure the distance be ...

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Coverage
Warranty defects shall be remedied during customary business hours at any authorized ducati motorcycle dealer located within the united states of america in compliance with the clean air act and applicable regulations of the united states environmental protection agency and the california air r ...

Gearchange mechanism
Return spring Washer Special screw Gear pawl assembly Interlock plunger holder Sealing washer Detent ball spring Ball Circlip Selector claw return spring Shim washer Ring Nut Selector drum control fork Gearchange lever pin Shaft with gearchange lever arm Gearch ...

Residual range indication when the service is due
After resetting the first oil service warning (triggered at 1000 km), upon every key-on the system displays the indication of which type of service should be performed next (oil service or desmo service) and the residual range. A (green) warning (1, fig. 32) Is activated for 2 seconds on ever ...

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