Ducati Diavel Service Manual: How to use this manual
How to use this manual
This manual has been prepared for technical personnel at ducati authorized service centres with the aim of providing fundamental information on how to work in accordance with the modern concepts of "best practice" and "safety in the workplace" during the maintenance, repair or replacement of original components of the cycle parts and engine of this motorcycle.
All operations described in this manual must be carried out by experienced, skilled technicians, who are required to follow the manufacturer's instructions in full.
Some information has been intentionally omitted, as we believe that all specialised technicians should have a basic technical background. Additional information on how to install various components is provided in the spare parts catalogue.
Important
This manual also describes the essential checks to be carried out prior to delivery of the motorcycle.
Ducati motor holding s.P.A. Declines all liability for any technical errors or omissions in this manual and reserves the right to make changes made necessary by the technical evolution of its products without prior notice.
The information contained herein was correct at the time of going to press.
Important
Reproduction or disclosure of all or part of the contents of this manual is strictly forbidden. All rights on this manual are reserved for ducati motor holding s.P.A. Applications for authorisation for reproduction must be submitted in writing and must specify the reasons for such reproduction.
Ducati motor holding s.P.A.
Layout of the manual
This manual is divided into sections (1), each identified by a letter.
Each section (1) is made up of several chapters (2), which are numbered consecutively.
The chapters (2) may be further subdivided into paragraphs (3).
The manual describes all repair operations starting from the fully assembled motorcycle.
The full procedure is described up to the point in which the motorcycle is restored to its fully assembled starting condition.
Important
Some of the sections of this manual are not included, since the motorcycle in question is not equipped with the relevant parts.
Important
The structure of the manual has been designed so that all the models types of the ducati motor holding products can be included.
To facilitate consultation of the manual, the table of contents is identical for all motorcycle models.
General
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Symbols - abbreviations - references
To allow quick and easy consultation, this manual uses graphic symbols to
highlight situations in which maximum care is
required, as well as practical advice or information. Pay attention to the
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Other materials:
Refitting the shock absorber support
If you had removed them, apply recommended grease on the threads of the
adjusters (4) and the ring nuts (3) having
care not to have grease on the surface (c) of the adjusters.
Tighten the adjusters on the ring nut side opposite to that featuring flats
until bringing the surfaces as close as ...
Suspensions
Front
Hydraulic upside-down fork provided with external adjusters
for rebound and compression damping and preload (for inner
springs of fork legs).
Stanchion diameter:
50 mm, coated.
Rear wheel travel:
120 mm
Rear
The shock absorber is adjustable for rebound and
compression, with remot ...
Stands
Side stand
Side stand switch
Screw
Plate
Screw
Inner spring
Outer spring
Nut
Rotation pivot
Screw
Screw
Screw
Nut
Clearance adjuster
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs stand
Diavel carbon
abs
stand
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify part ...