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.
Slacken the clamp screws (2) securing the steering head to both fork legs.
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).
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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Total distance covered indicator: "odometer"
This function shows the total distance covered by the vehicle (in km or miles
depending on the specific application).
At key-on the system automatically enters this function.
The odometer reading is stored permanently and cannot be reset.
If the distance travelled exceeds 199999 km (or 19 ...
Scheduled maintenance chart
Operations to be carried out by the dealer
List of operations to be performed at 1000 km
Reading of the error memory with dds on the engine control units, vehicle and
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Change the engine oil
Change the engine oil filter
Check the indicators and lighting
Check the safety devices (side stand ...
Removal of the timing belt covers
Loosen the screws (4) securing the central external cover (1) and remove it
from the central side.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (25) and remove it from the
vertical thermal unit.
Undo the fixing screws (4) of the external cover (3) and remove it from the
horizonta ...