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:
Removal of the gearchange control
Loosen and remove the pivot screw (4) securing the gearchange pedal (1) and
recover the washer (9) and the o-ring Seals (5).
Loosen and remove the screw (7) securing the gearchange lever (8) to the gear
selector shaft.
Withdraw the lever (8) complete with the gearchange control assem ...
Oil pump
Complete oil pump assembly
O-ring
Circlip
O-ring
Pump body
Circlip
Reducer bush
Spring washer
Screw
Screw
Spring washer
Pump drive gear
Key
By-pass plug
Locating bush
By-pass spring
By-pass valve
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs filters and oil pump
Diavel ...
Removal of the timing gears
Slide out driving gear (a) of timing gear pair (13) and remove the woodruff
key (14).
Relieve the staking on the lock washer (12) of the nut (11).
Restrain the driven timing gear by inserting a pin in one of the holes, and
unscrew the nut (11).
Remove the nut (11), washer (12) ...