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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Residual range indication when the service is due
After resetting the first oil service warning (triggered at 1000 km), upon every key-on the system displays the indication of which type of service should be performed next (oil service or desmo service) and the residual range. A (green) warning (1, fig. 32) Is activated for 2 seconds on ever ...

Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Note This operation has to be carried out with hot engine (but turned off) because the oil in these conditions is more fluid and its evacuation is faster and complete. Remove the drain plug (3) with seal (a) from the oil sump and allow the oil to drain off. Warning Dispose of oil and/or fil ...

Gear change pedal
When released, the gear change pedal (1, fig. 96) Automatically returns to rest position n in the centre. This is indicated by the instrument panel light n (2, fig. 4) Coming on. The pedal can be moved: down = press down the pedal to engage the 1st gear and to shift down. At this point the n ...