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:
Pre-ride checks
Warning
failure to carry out these checks before riding, may
lead to motorcycle damage and injury to rider and passenger.
Before riding, perform a thorough check-up on your bike as
follows:
Fuel level in the tank
Check the fuel level in the tank. Fill tank if needed (page 140).
Engine oil le ...
Vehicle speed indicator
this function displays vehicle speed (km/h or mph
depending on the set measurement system).
the instrument panel receives information about the actual
speed and displays the number increased by 5%.
maximum speed displayed is 299 km/h (186 mph).
over 299 km/h (186 mph) a series of dashes w ...
Routing of wiring on frame
The routing of the wiring has been optimised to ensure the minimum
obstruction.
Each section is designed to prevent interference with parts that might damage
wires or cause operating failures when
riding. The plates on the following pages show the origins ("0" points) for
correct re-routin ...