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 rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel shaft
Before removing the eccentric hub, you must first remove the parts listed
below.
Slacken off the screws (34).
Remove the spacer (20) and the inner ring (21) on the chain side and remove the
wheel shaft (31) with the brake disc
(30) from the opposite side.
Remove the circlip (19 ...
Explanation of the function of the ride-by-wire system
Mechanism
Via metal cables, the throttle grip operates a roller mounted on one end of a
spindle located near the horizontal cylinder
throttle valve spindle.
The aps sensor, which measures the position of the throttle grip itself, is
mounted on the opposite end of this spindle.
A mechanic ...
Start procedure with pin code (no keys)
The motorcycle may be started without keys with a special procedure using the
dashboard and the switches on the
handlebar.
Note
This procedure is only possible if the pin code has been enabled
previously. For security reasons, the pin code is disabled
by default when the vehicle leaves the f ...