Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Passenger grabhandle
Passenger grabhandle (1, fig. 107) Is located inside the tail guard; to take it out, remove the seat (see "removal of the seat" on page 119), pull the knob (2, fig. 107) While taking out the grabhandle (1, fig. 107) From its housing until it is fully extended.
Warning
Before use, pull back and forth to ensure that it is locked in the correct position.
To withdraw it, pull knob (2, fig. 107), Push grabhandle (1, fig.
107) In its housing until it is completely flush with the tail guard (fig. 108) And refit the seat (see "refitting the seat" on page 121).
Side stand
Important
Before lowering the side stand, check that the ground
is sufficiently even and firm.
Do not park on soft or pebbled ground or on asphalt melted
by the sun heat and similar or the motorc ...
Adjusting the front fork
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound,
compression and spring preload adjustment.
The settings are adjusted using external adjuster screws.
To adjust rebound damping (fig. 109);
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Other materials:
Replacing the tank flange and fuel sensor
Loosen the screws (19) securing the fuel tank flange (20).
Remove the flange (20) from the tank (20).
Recover the seal (21).
Undo and remove the two fixing screws (g) and move the protection (f).
Before reassembly, carefully remove any deposits or scale from all parts.
Note
The flang ...
Specific operating strategies
Idle speed
No electric motor is used for idle speed regulation (bypass is modulated
instead with the throttle valve), as idle speed
control is effected by the ride-by-wire system. Idle speed is maintained by the
control unit when the speed drops below a
specific threshold and when the clutch ...
Adjusting the position of the gearchange and rear brake
pedals
The position of the gearchange and rear brake pedals in
relation to the footrests can be adjusted to suit the
requirements of the rider.
Adjust the pedals as follows:
Gear change pedal (fig. 97)
Hold the linkage (1) and slacken the lock nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a left-hand thr ...