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:
Removal of the generator cover
Note
This operation is described for an engine removed from the frame since all
reassembly procedures are easier with the
engine on the bench.
Disconnect the connector (a) from the generator cable.
Unscrew the two retaining screws (7) of the centre cap (6) over the end of
the cranksh ...
Dashboard system
The vehicle is equipped with two dashboards: an lcd (1) located on the
handlebar containing the key indications (speed,
rpm, engine coolant temperature, and clock) and a tft colour display (2) located
in the tank fairing displaying trip
information (riding style set, odometer, consumption, ave ...
Gearchange mechanism
Gearchange pedal
Bush
Rubber pad
Pin
O-ring
Gearchange lever tie-rod
Screw
Gearchange lever
Washer
Screw
Ball joint
Nut
Nut
Nut with left-hand thread
Lh ball joint
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs l.H. Footrests
Diavel carbon
abs
l.H. Footrests
Important
B ...