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 front forks
Note
It is advisable to loosen the top cap (14) when the fork is still fitted
to the motorcycle.
Note
The specific tools for the revision of the fork, are described in sect. 3
- 4, Specific tools for the frame.
Loosen the spring preload adjuster before unscrewing the plug (14).
Unscrew th ...
Instrument panel diagnosis
This function identifies any abnormal vehicle behaviours.
The instrument panel activates any abnormal vehicle
behaviours in real time (errors).
At key-on (at the end of the check) one or more "errors"
are displayed in red (only if they are active).
When an "error" is t ...
Removal of the cylinder/piston assembly
Loosen the clamps (7) and remove the hoses (8) and (9) from the cylinder
barrels (10) and from the alternator-side
crankcase cover.
If damaged, unscrew the unions (6).
Note
The following procedure is described with the engine removed from the
frame and the cylinder head r ...