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:
Engaged gear indicator
This function displays the gears (1, fig. 25).
The instrument panel receives information and indicates the
engaged gear or "n" for neutral.
Note
In the case of a gear sensor "error", a dash "-" (not
flashing) will be displayed.
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Lap activation/deactivation function (lap time)
This function activates and deactivates the lap function (lap
time).
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"
" or (2, fig. 14) ?" " select the "lap" function and
press the reset button
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Rear shock absorber assembly
Special screw
Screw
Nut
Grub screw
Bush (right)
Bush (left)
Screw
Sealing ring
Roller bearing
Linkage (left)
Shock absorber (rear)
Linkage (right)
Spacer
Special screw
Screw
Bush
Ball joint
Rocker arm assembly
Support
Washer
Nut
Screw
Shock absorber ...