Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: Chain lubrication
The chain fitted on your motorcycle has o-rings that keep dirt out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts.
So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain, use special solvents and avoid aggressive washing with highpressure steam cleaners.
After cleaning, blow the chain dry with compressed air or wipe with an absorbent material, then lubricate each link with shell advance chain or advance teflon chain.
Important
Using non-specific lubricants may cause severe damage to the chain and the front and rear sprockets.
Checking drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a ducati dealer or
authorised service centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where
chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side ...
Replacing the high and low beam bulbs
Before replacing a burnt-out bulb, make sure that the new
bulb complies with the voltage and wattage specified in the
"wiring diagram", page 179. Always test the new bulb
before refitting ...
Other materials:
Checks and adjustments
Closing shim
Intake side camshaft
Opening shim
Exhaust side camshaft
Valve
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs cylinder head: timing system
Diavel abs vertical cylinder head
Diavel abs horizontal cylinder head
Diavel carbon
abs
cylinder head: timing system
Diavel carbon
abs
v ...
Removing the frame and the lateral footrests
Loosen the two special screws (6) to separate the frame (1) from the lateral
brackets (2) and (3).
On the left side of the vehicle block retaining pins (9) and loosen the nuts (8)
on the right side at the same time.
Slide out the retaining pins (9) and remove the frame (1) from the lateral ...
Refitting the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
To fit the circlip (10) in the driveshaft seat, use the tool code 88713.2834.
Install the inner spacer (17) on the driveshaft, taking care to align the
notch in the spacer with the slot for the woodruff
key.
Fit the first woodruff key (16) on the timing belt driveshaft.
Locate the ...