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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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Riding modes
The rider may select between four different riding modes (sport, touring, urban and enduro) from the dashboard and via the "turn indicator reset" button (3). Each riding mode contains settings for the following: The dtc set-up (sect. 6 - 7 "Dtc (ducati traction control) setting function" ...

Limitations
This emission control system warranty shall not cover any of the following: Repair or replacement required as a result of Accident, Misuse, Repairs improperly performed or replacements improperly installed, Use of replacement parts or accessories not conforming to ducati specifi ...

Recovery in the event of flat active key battery
If the active key battery is running low or is flat, the hands free system shows the relative icon on the dashboard. The following image shows the icon appearing on the circular area of the dashboard: this indicates that the active key battery is flat. For the replacement procedure of t ...

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