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:
Disassembly of rear shock absorber - rocker arm - linkage assembly
Undo the screw (15) and remove the rear shock absorber (11) from the rocker
arm (18).
Undo
Undo the screw (14) and the nut (21) and remove the linkages (10) and (12)
from the rocker arm (18).
The rocker arm movement is obtained by needle roller bearings (9) rotating on
a spacer (1 ...
Exhaust by-pass valve not working correctly
Fault codes
Dds: exvl diagnosis -> position error, potentiometer, short circuit to ground
or open circuit (s.C. Gnd or c.O.),
Potentiometer short circuited to vdc (potentiometer s.C vdc).
Dashboard: the error "exvl" (exhaust bypass valve) is shown on the service
display. The eobd warning ...
Topping up the electrolyte
Warning
Before carrying out any operations on the battery, keep in mind the
safety standards (sect.1 - 3, General safety rules).
The electrolyte in the battery is toxic and can cause burns if it comes into
contact with the skin because it contains
sulphuric acid. Wear protective clothing, a ...