Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Refitting the handlebar
Position the handlebar (4) so that the external lower corner of the marks (a) on the handlebar matches the upper internal corner of the lower u-bolts (b) as shown.
Apply the recommended grease to the threads and undersides of the heads of the screws (3).
Important
Position the upper u-bolt (1) as shown.
Refit the upper clamp (1) and insert the screws (3).
Tighten the screws (3) to a torque of 25 nm +/-5% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), applying the sequence 1-2-3-4-3, as indicated in the figure.
Adjusting the throttle cable
To operate on the set screws of the throttle grip cables, consult sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the throttle cable.
Removal of the handlebar
Unscrew and remove the screws (3) securing the upper clamp (1).
Remove the upper clamp (1).
Remove the handlebar (4) from its seat on the steering head.
To remove the grips (5), refer ...
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 ...
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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 engine oil level
Check the engine oil level through the sight glass (1) on the
clutch cover. When checking oil level, the motorcycle should
be perfectly upright and the engine cold. The oil level should
be between the two marks next to the sight glass. If level is
low, top up with shell advance ultra 4 engine oi ...
Cylinder compression test
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
Engine performance is directly correlated to the pressure that can be
measured in the combustion chambers of the two
cylinders. Pressure which is too high/low or an excessive difference be ...