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Ducati Diavel Service ManualAdjusting 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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Refuelling
Never overfill the tank when refuelling. The fuel level should
always be below the rim of the filler recess.
Warning
Use low-lead fuel with 95 octane rating at origin
minimum (see "top-ups" table, page 173).
Check that no fuel is trapped in the filler cap recess.
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Throttle valve operation engine
Introduction
The electric motor actuating the throttle valve for the vertical cylinder is
mounted on the throttle body of the diavel, while
a link rod connects the vertical cylinder throttle valve to the horizontal
cylinder throttle valve. In the electric motor, the
throttle valve position se ...