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:
Refitting the front brake master cylinder
Insert the front brake master cylinder unit (1) on the right side of the
handlebar to bring the terminal internal edge in
correspondence to the bolted joints (a).
Fit the terminal (12) on the handlebar inserting the screws (15).
Tighten the terminal (12) retaining screws to a torque of 10 ...
Riding safety
The points given below are applicable for every day
motorcycle use and shoud be carefully observed for safe and
effective vehicle operation.
A motorcycle does not provide the impact protection of an
automobile, so defensive riding in addition to wearing
protective apparel is extremely importa ...
Dashboard on tank
Menu 1 (tot, trip1, trip2, trip fuel).
Menu 2 (cons.Avg., Cons., Speed avg, air and trip time) if active.
Gear / neutral indication.
Icon referred to the function below from menu 1.
Indication of engine setting for the currently set riding style.
Currently set riding style (riding mode) ...