Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Fuel, lubricants and other fluids
Important
Do not use additives in fuel or lubricants.
Engine oil
A good quality engine oil has special properties. Use only a highly detergent engine oil with certified se, sf or sg or higher service ratings as marked on the container.
Viscosity
Sae 15w-50
The other viscosity grades specified in the table can be used where the average ambient temperatures are within the limits shown.
Dimensions
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Torque settings
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Other materials:
Adjusting the chain tension
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where chain is tightest.
Set the vehicle on the side stand. Push down
the chain at the point of measurement and release. Measure the distance between
the "aperture" upper profile and pin
centre.
The read distance must be: 9 to 11 mm.
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Checking and adjusting timing belt tension
Note
The on-screen icons used during this procedure are explained in a table at
the end of this section.
Note
This operation, which is performed using the dds diagnosis instrument, has
the advantage that it can be carried out on
both timing belts with the engine still installed on the frame. ...
Storing the bike away
If the motorcycle is to be left unridden over long periods, it is
advisable to carry out the following operations before storing
it away:
clean the motorcycle;
empty the fuel tank;
pour a few drops of engine oil into the cylinders through the
spark plug bores, then turn the engine over by hand ...