Ducati Diavel 1260, Owner'S Manual

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Rear shock absorber adjuster (DIAVEL 1260 S)
The rear shock absorber has adjusters that enable
you to suit the setting to the load on the motorcycle.
Adjuster (1) located on the expansion reservoir
adjusts the hydraulic damping during the
compression phase
The adjuster (3), located on the lower mount which
fastens the shock absorber to the swinging arm,
adjusts the hydraulic damping during the rebound
phase (return).
Turn adjusters (1) or (3) clockwise to stiffen the
damping, or counter clockwise to soften it.
The two ring nuts (2), located in the shock absorber
upper side, adjust the external spring preload.
To change spring preload, slacken the upper locking
ring nut.
Then TIGHTEN or SLACKEN the lower ring nut to
INCREASE or DECREASE spring preload.
STANDARD setting from the fully closed position
(clockwise):
●
rebound: loosen adjuster (3) by 12 clicks from
fully closed;
●
compression: loosen adjuster (1) by 12 clicks from
fully closed;
●
spring preload: 19±5 mm (0.75± 0.2 in) from fully
uncompressed spring.
Calibration of RIDING WITH PASSENGER AND AT
FULL LOAD (recommended values)
When carrying a passenger and luggage, set the rear
shock absorber spring to maximum preload, set both
rebound and compression damping adjusters to
improve motorcycle handling and keep safe
clearance from the ground:
●
rebound: loosen by 6 clicks from fully closed;
●
compression: loosen by 6 clicks from fully closed;
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1
3
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