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:
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 ...
Removal the airbox and throttle body
Loosen the screws (a) and remove the plate (b) that fixes the main wiring to
the airbox.
Undo the screws (17) and remove the air pressure sensors (9) with the support
(19).
Release the hoses (c) of the air pressure sensors (9) from the tab (d) on the
airbox.
Operating on the ...
Adjusting throttle control free play
The throttle twistgrip must have free play of 1.5×2.0 Mm in
all steering positions, measured on the outer edge of the
twistgrip. If necessary, adjust it using the adjusters (1 and 2,
fig. 135) Located on the headstock on the right-hand side of
the vehicle.
Adjuster (1) is for throttle o ...