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:
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...
Seat
Seat
Seat cover
Rubber mounting
Special screw
Plate
Latch
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs seat
Diavel carbon
abs
seat
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the
figures alongside the text, but which can be found in
the exploded view ...
Reassembly of the timing pulleys
Fit the pulley (11) on the flange (24), aligning the timing mark (d) on the
pulley with the timing mark on the (e) on the
flange.
Install the washer (23) up against the pulley, aligning the timing notch (f)
with the timing marks on the pulley and the
flange.
Insert the three screws (22) ...