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 swingarm
Before removing the parts in question, you must first carry out the following
operations:
Remove the rear wheel eccentric hub as described in chapter "removal of the
rear wheel eccentric hub and rear wheel
shaft" of this section.
Loosen screws (7) and remove the hose grommets (13), (15) ...
Injection relay
Introduction
The fuel pump, injectors and ignition coils are all powered via the injection
relay. The relay also sends voltage to the
engine control unit, which enables activation of the relay itself.
Component assembling position
A injection relay; b etv relay (throttle valve actuator mot ...
Removal of the brake discs
The front brake discs consist of an inner carrier, which is mounted to the
wheel, and an outer rotor. Both parts must be
changed together as a pair.
Remove the front wheel (sect. 7 - 1, Removal of the front wheel).
Undo the retaining screws (5) of the disc to the wheel, remove the disc (7) ...