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Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Front brake lever

Ducati Diavel Owners Manual / Controls / Front brake lever

Pull the lever (1, fig. 94) Towards the twistgrip to operate the front brake. The system is hydraulically assisted and you only need to pull the lever gently.

The control lever (1, fig. 94) Features a dial adjuster (2, fig. 94) For lever distance from the twistgrip on handlebar adjustment.

The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2, fig. 94). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance from the twistgrip. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrease lever distance.

Front brake lever


Throttle twistgrip
The twistgrip (1, fig. 93) On the right handlebar opens the throttles. When released, it will spring back to the initial position (idling speed). ...

Rear brake pedal
Push down the pedal (1, fig. 95) To operate the rear brake. The system is hydraulically controlled. ...

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Removal of the movable tensioner/timing belt
Loosen the nut (8) and remove the washer (7) and the tensioner pulley (9) from the pin (12) on the cylinder head. Remove the timing belt (14) from the horizontal cylinder assembly. Important If the belts are to be re-used, mark the direction of rotation with an arrow and also mark the cylin ...

Separation of the crankcase halves
Use two screwdrivers to remove the circlip (29) from the timing belt driveshaft shaft (30) on the clutch-side crankcase half. Note Take care to avoid scoring the surface of the shaft while removing the circlip. Unscrew the crankcase half screws on the chain side. Unscrew ...

Refitting the fuel tank
If the fuel tank has been disassembled into its component parts, reposition all the parts as shown in the exploded view. In particular: tighten the screws (13) to a torque of 5 nm +/-10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Refit the tank by inserting its rear side into the pin on the ...

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