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:
Abs diagnosis
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
If the abs system is not working correctly, system diagnosis is possible
through the dds diagnosis instrument.
Turn on the dds diagnosis instrument (1) referring to the paragraph "tester ...
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The adjuster (1) located on the lower connection holding the shock absorber
to the swingarm adjusts the damping during
the rebound phase (return).
The knob (2), located on the left side of the motorcycle, adjusts the preload of
the shock absorber external spring.
Turn the adjuster (1) clock ...
Removal of the front mudguard
Undo the screw (7) and remove the front brake lines (a) from the hose grommet
(4).
Undo and remove the special retaining screws (5): keep the spacers (6).
Remove the front mudguard (1).
Warning
The version provided with carbon mudguards features nylon washers
instead of the spacers (6) ...