Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Exhaust system
Equipped with catalytic converter in compliance with euro 3 emission regulations.
One-piece stainless steel silencer with aluminium terminals.
Catalytic converter built into the silencer and lambda sensors on the exhaust pipes at the head output.
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 wh ...
Colour schemes
Ducati red enamel code 54d234015 (akzo);
red frame and black rims.
Diamond black code 57e22714 (akzo);
enamel code 54m22705 (akzo);
clear lacquer part no. 228.880 (Ppg);
racing black frame blac ...
Other materials:
Bleeding of the abs hydraulic system
If some "sponginess" is detected on the brake control, due to air bubbles in
the system, bleed the system, as indicated in
sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid.
Before bleeding a brake pump, move back the calliper pistons, as indicated in
(sect. 4 - 3, Changing the brake fluid) to Drain in ...
Overhauling the front forks
Note
It is advisable to loosen the top cap (14) when the fork is still fitted
to the motorcycle.
Note
The specific tools for the revision of the fork, are described in sect. 3
- 4, Specific tools for the frame.
Loosen the spring preload adjuster before unscrewing the plug (14).
Unscrew th ...
Overhauling the front wheel
Wheel bearings
Before checking the dimensions, check the wear on wheel bearings. Check for
wear by hand after cleaning and degreasing
the bearings in their seats.
Turn the inner race.
Check the amount of radial and axial play. Excessive play will cause vibration
and make the bike unstabl ...