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:
Removing of the rear brake control
Warning
The brake master cylinder manufacturer advises against servicing the
brake master cylinder due to the safety critical
nature of this component.
Incorrect overhaul can endanger the rider and passenger.
Maintenance operations on these units are limited to renewal of the following
par ...
Disassembly of the rear brake control
The brake master cylinder is supplied only as a complete unit; internal
components cannot be replaced.
To disassemble the master cylinder's outer parts, follow the indications given
in the exploded view at the beginning of this
section.
If the bush (10) inside the brake pedal (6) needs to ...
Reassembling the front footrest brackets
To remove the front rh footrest bracket (6) it is necessary to remove the
rear brake master cylinder reservoir (by leaving
it connected to the braking system), and the rear brake lever from the bracket
(sect. 7 - 4, Removing of the rear brake
control).
To remove the front rh footrest bracke ...