Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred riding position.
To modify the gear change pedal position act in the following mode: hold the linkage (1) and slacken the counter nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a left-hand thread.
Fit an open-end wrench to hexagonal element of linkage (1) and rotate until setting pedal in the desired position.
Tighten both check nuts onto linkage.
To adjust the position of the rear brake pedal, proceed as follows.
Loosen counter nut (4).
Turn pedal travel adjusting screw (5) until pedal is in the desired position.
Tighten the counter nut (4).
Work pedal by hand to make sure it has 1.5 - 2 Mm free play before brake begins to bite.
If not, check to modify the length of the cylinder push-rod in the following mode.
Slacken off the counter nut (7) on the pushrod.
Screw the rod into the fork (6) to increase play, or unscrew it to reduce play.
Tighten the counter nut (7) and recheck the pedal free play.
Adjusting the clutch lever and front brake lever
The clutch lever (1) is fitted with a span adjuster (2) which serves to alter
the distance of the lever from the handlebar.
The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2). T ...
Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound, compression and spring
preload adjustment.
This adjustment is done using the outer adjusters:
Rebound damping;
Inner spring preload;
Co ...
Other materials:
Pre-ride checks
Warning
failure to carry out these checks before riding, may
lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider and passenger.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your bike as
follows:
Fuel level in the tank
Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed (page 140).
Engine oil le ...
Reporting of safety defects
If you believe that your vehicle has a defect which could
cause a crash or could cause injury or death, you should
immediately inform the national highway traffic safety
administration (nhtsa) in addition to notifying ducati north
america. If nhtsa receives similar complaints, it may open
an in ...
Refitting the rear wheel
Lubricate the wheel shaft threaded end with prescribed grease.
Insert the wheel shaft by matching (a) with pins (b).
Install spacer (3) with the conical surface faced to the wheel conical
surface, washer (2), apply prescribed grease to nut
(1) and insert it by hand (1).
Tighten the ...