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:
Refitting the rear brake calliper
When replacing the brake pipes (33) or removing one of the rear braking
system components, pay special attention to the
position of the couplings on the pump and the calliper.
Warning
If incorrectly positioned, the hose can affect brake operation and
foul moving parts. Position the hose as sh ...
Operating principle of dtc
The bbs receives the front and rear speed information from the abs over the
can. Then, the bbs sends the vehicle speed
information to be displayed on the dashboard over the can.
If the tangential speed of the rear wheel exceeds the tangential speed of the
front wheel by a given percentage, t ...
Refitting the water pump
Clean the seat on the cover, any parts you intend to reuse, and the impeller
shaft. Then refit as follows.
Fit on the impeller (10) shaft the mechanical seal (9) as indicated in the
figure.
Apply specified lubricant to facilitate the insertion.
Bring the mechanical seal fully home on th ...