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 lubrication system
Disconnect the sensor (12) of the main wiring.
Open the pipe grommet (11).
Undo the screw (8) and slide out the plate (9).
Slide the tubes (7) out of the half-casing having care not to damage the tubes
o-rings (a) that guarantee the coupling
sealing.
Undo and remove the sc ...
Injection relay
Introduction
The fuel pump, injectors and ignition coils are all powered via the injection
relay. The relay also sends voltage to the
engine control unit, which enables activation of the relay itself.
Component assembling position
A injection relay; b etv relay (throttle valve actuator mot ...
Adjusting the position of the gear change and rear brake pedals
The position of the gear change and rear brake pedals in relation to the
footrests can be adjusted to suit the preferred
riding position.
To modify the gear change pedal position act in the following mode:
hold the linkage (1) and slacken the counter nuts (2) and (3).
Note
Nut (2) has a lef ...