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:
Overhauling the rear wheel
Inspect the condition of the rear wheel.
As the wheel rim has no bearings, it should be supported using the service tool
code 88713.2951.
Note
This service tool can also be used to install the wheel on a balancing
machine.
Overhauling the wheel
Inspect the wheel as described below.
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Tubeless tyres
Front tyre pressure:
2.50 Bar (rider only) - 2.6 Bar (with passenger and/or bags)
rear tyre pressure:
2.50 Bar (rider only) - 2.6 Bar (with passenger and/or bags)
as tyre pressures are affected by changes in temperature
and altitude; check and adjust them whenever you are riding
in areas where ...
Rear brake
Rear speed sensor (abs)
Screw
Washer
Spring
Brake switch (rear)
Brake lever (rear)
Rear pump - control unit pipe
Sealing washer
Pin
Bush
O-ring
Screw
screw
Rear brake disc
Rear brake calliper
Rear brake master cylinder
Hose clip
Pushrod
Screw
Rubber pad
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