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:
Low battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the status of the battery vehicle is low.
It is activated when the battery voltage is . 11.0 Volt.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends charging the battery
as soon as possible with the specific device, as it is possibl ...
Hands free key (hf) not recognised
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates
that the hands free system does not detect the active key
(1, fig. 62) Near the vehicle.
Note
In this case, ducati recommends checking that the
active key (1, fig. 62) Is near the vehicle (and has not been
lost) and that it f ...
Changing the clutch fluid
Warning
Clutch fluid will damage painted surfaces if spilled on them. It is
also very harmful if it comes into contact with the skin or
with the eyes; in the event of accidental contact wash the affected area with
abundant running water.
Remove cover (1) and membrane from the clutch fluid res ...