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:
Main bearings
The main bearings have are of the angular contact type with offset inner
races so that the balls transmit loads from one
groove to the other along straight lines at an angle to the axis of the bearing.
The angle-contact ball bearings are
designed for bearing combined loading (radial-axial load ...
Removing the silencer
Loosen the clamp (38) that retains the silencer (4) to the complete exhaust
system.
While holding the nut (8), loosen the screw (1) and remove the silencer (4)
from the motorcycle.
Loosen the screws (40) and remove the silencer guard (41).
...
Checking the fuses
The main fuse box (1) and the secondary one (2) are located in the tool tray;
to reach the fuse box remove the seat as
specified under sect. 5 - 3 "Removal of the seat".
The fuses are accessed by removing the cover, which shows the ampere ratings and
mounting locations.
For ampere ratings ...