Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Steering head: steering

Refitting the front forks

Refit the fork legs, positioning them at the height shown in the figure relative to the upper surface of the bottom yoke. Warning The difference in height between the two fork legs must be no ...

Adjusting the steering head bearings

Note To adjust the steering bearing clearance, follow what is described in sect. 4 - 3, Adjusting the steering head bearings. If the problems found are not solved, check the wear of steering beari ...

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Hands free key (hf) not recognised
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free system does not detect the active key (1, fig.62) Near the vehicle. Note Check that the active key (a) is near the vehicle (and has not been lost) or that it works properly. ...

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 higher service ratings as marked on the container. Viscosity Sae 15w-50 The other viscosity grades ...

Overhaul of the crankcase halves
Carefully examine the engine crankcase halves. Check that the surfaces of the crankcase halves are perfectly flat using a reference surface. Check that the bearings (1) and (18), and the bushings (2) and (17) are in optimum conditions. Note that the main bearings must always be changed in p ...