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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 ...

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Removal of the front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground. Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing the calliper to the fork leg; do not disconnect the calliper from the hose. Warning Do not operate the brake lever when the callipers are ...

Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is recommended to remove it from the motorcycle. Important The battery is housed in the cowling, always contact a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre for its removal. Remove the left cowling (1, fig. 137) Loosening: side screw (2, fig. 137) Retaining ...

Refitting the throttle twistgrip
Lubricate the ends of the throttle grip cables (10) and the twistgrip race with the recommended grease. The closing cable (10) features a writing on the yellow tube, whereas the opening one (10) features such writing on the white tube. To refit the throttle control components, proceed i ...

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