Ducati Diavel 1260, Owner'S Manual

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Front fork adjuster (DIAVEL 1260 S)
The front fork used on this motorcycle has rebound
(return), compression and spring preload
adjustment.
It is possible to adjust the spring preload on both
legs whereas compression and rebound can only be
adjusted on the LH and RH legs, respectively.
Adjustment is done by external screw adjusters:
1) to adjust the hydraulic damping in rebound;
2) to adjust internal spring preload;
3) to adjust the compression damping.
Position the motorcycle on its side stand so that it is
stable.
Turn adjuster (1) at the top end of the RH fork leg
with a suitable hexagon wrench to adjust rebound
damping.
Turn adjuster (3) at the top end of the LH fork leg
with a suitable hexagon wrench to adjust
compression damping.
By turning adjuster screws (1) and (3) you will hear
some clicks; each click corresponds to a damping
setting.
The stiffest damping setting is obtained with the
adjuster turned fully clockwise to the "0" (fully
closed) position. By turning counter clockwise
starting from this position, count the clicks that will
correspond to positions "1", "2" etc.
To change preload of the spring inside each fork leg,
turn adjuster, with a 17 mm (0.67 in) hexagon wrench,
completely counter clockwise, to obtain fully open
position. From this position, adjust the spring
preload by turning the adjuster clockwise.
Every turn corresponds to 1 mm (0.04 in) of spring
preload.
1
3
2
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