Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Dimensions

Technical specifications

General Colours Transmission Timing system/valves Crankshaft Cylinder/piston Gearbox Cooling system Front wheel Front suspension (diavel abs) Front susp ...

Fuel, lubricants and other fluids

Important Do not use additives in fuel or lubricants. Engine oil A good quality engine oil has special properties. Use only a highly detergent engine oil with certified se, sf or sg or h ...

Other materials:

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 motorcycle, adjusts the preload of the shock absorber external spring. Turn the adjuster (1) clock ...

Refitting the cylinder heads pulleys/fixed tensioners
Check that the keyway on the end of the camshaft is in good condition and without burrs. Fit a woodruff key (b) in the keyway of each camshaft. Fit the pulley (11) on the camshaft, inserting the woodruff key in the in the slot (c) in the pulley. Apply the recommended grease to the t ...

Inspecting the final drive
To check the wear of the final drive, visually check the pinion (14) and sprocket (17). If the teeth are found to worn as shown in the figure (dotted line), the sprocket must be renewed. To check the amount of wear on the chain (8), keep the chain taut and measure 16 links. If the l ...