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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 ...

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Checking brake and clutch fluid level
The levels should not fall below the min marks on the respective reservoirs. If the level is too low, air can get into the circuit, thus impairing the efficiency of the system. Brake and clutch fluid must be topped up and changed at the intervals specified in the scheduled maintenance table ...

Indication of range reached for service
When service coupon threshold is achieved, upon every key- on the system displays the indication of the type of intervention that is required (oil service or desmo service). The (red) warning is activated as a large icon for 10 seconds upon every key-on (1, fig. 33) Then as a small warning th ...

Refitting the oil pump
If removed, apply specific threadlocker on the bushing (7) outer thread, and screw it in the crankcase half, observing the height. Position the reference bushings (15) and the oil sealing o-rings (2) and (4) according to the crankcase lubrication channels. Position the oil pump on th ...

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