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:
Renewal of the headlight
Disconnect the headlight connectors (a) from the main wiring (refer to the
tables of paragraph "routing of wiring on
frame", sect. 6 - 1).
Loosen nuts (2) that fix the front optical unit to the bottom yoke, and
recover the washers (3).
Remove the complete front optical unit by sliding ...
Stored lap display function
This function displays the stored laps.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "lap"
function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page.
Use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to select "lap data" indication a ...
Removal of the evaporative emissions canister
Loosen the screws (9) securing the plate (8) to the tank.
Slightly pull the plate (8) with the canister (13), remove the clamps (3) and
(12) and connect hoses (7) and (14).
Release the retainers (b) of the plate (8) to remove it from the canister
(13).
Disconnect the hose ...