Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Protection and safety devices

Indicating devices

Checking the indicating devices In the event of a fault, the internal connections of the device must be checked in all operating conditions. To do this, it is necessary to disconnect the switch co ...

Checking protection and safety device components

Checking the side stand switch Remove the switch (1) from the side stand undoing screw (2) and disconnect the main wiring connector from the switch (see paragraph "routing of wiring on frame", sec ...

Other materials:

Removal of the throttle twistgrip
Peel back the rubber sleeve (a) protecting the throttle control cables. Undo the screws (b) of the throttle grip (6) and open the command. Disconnect the throttle grip cables (10) by unhooking the cable ends (c) from their seats. Remove the throttle twistgrip (6) from the handlebar. ...

Steering angle adjustment
Loosen the nuts (17) and adjuster screws (16) on both sides of the bottom yoke. Use a 6 to 6.5 Mm spacer (a) fitted to the fork outer tube, or use a gauge. Turn the front forks to the right until the spacer (a) is seated against the frame top tube. Tighten the adjuster screw (16) to ...

Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving. Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine power. Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas indicated using two dial gauges. Service limit: 0.1 ...