Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: 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 stand. Push down the chain at the point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance between the "aperture" upper profile and pin centre.
The read distance must be: 9 ÷ 11 mm.
Important
If the drive chain is too tight or too slack, adjust it so that tension reading will fall within specified range.
Warning
Correct tightening of screws (1, fig. 149) Is critical to rider and passenger safety.
Important
Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of transmission parts.
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter Storage
Your motorcycle is equipped with a connector (1, fig. 147) To
which you can connect a special battery charger available
from our sales network.
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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 avo ...
Other materials:
Refitting the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
To fit the circlip (10) in the driveshaft seat, use the tool code 88713.2834.
Install the inner spacer (17) on the driveshaft, taking care to align the
notch in the spacer with the slot for the woodruff
key.
Fit the first woodruff key (16) on the timing belt driveshaft.
Locate the ...
Changing the engine oil and filter cartridge
Note
This operation has to be carried out with hot engine (but turned off)
because the oil in these conditions is more fluid and
its evacuation is faster and complete.
Remove the drain plug (3) with seal (a) from the oil sump and allow the oil
to drain off.
Warning
Dispose of oil and/or fil ...
Removing the timing belt driveshaft pulleys
Use the tool code 88713.1805 To hold the driving pulley on the engine
crankcase against rotation.
Important
If this operation is carried out with the engine installed in the frame,
hold the driveshaft pulleys against rotation using the
tool code 88713.2011 Mounted on the alternator cover.
Lo ...