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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Checking the camshafts and supports
Check the cam contact surfaces for scratches, grooves, steps and waving. Worn cams are frequently the cause of poor timing, which leads to loss of engine power. Place the camshaft between two centres and check the run-out on the areas indicated using two dial gauges. Service limit: 0.1 ...

Headlight aim
The motorcycle must be perfectly upright with the tires inflated to the correct pressure and with a rider seated, perfectly perpendicular to the longitudinal axis. Position the motorcycle 10 metres from a wall or a screen. On the wall or surface, draw a horizontal line at the same height fr ...

Refitting the front mudguard
Warning Do not use the motorcycle without the front mudguard fitted to avoid the risk of the brake pipes fouling the wheel on braking. Insert the screws (5) in spacers (6) with recommended threadlocker, as shown in the figure. Position the front mudguard (1) and start the special screws (5 ...