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:
Background setting function for the dashboard on tank - dashboard 1
This function allows setting the "background" of the dashboard on tank.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "back
light" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page.
Use button (1) "s" or (2 ...
On-board computers and the can line
The following on-board computers make up the electrical system of the diavel
and are connected with each other via the
can line (or network):
Master dashboard
Slave dashboard
Hands free (facilitated keyless start system)
Ecu (engine control unit)
Bbs (black box system or central elect ...
Headlight aim
The motorcycle must be perfectly upright with the tires inflated to the
correct pressure and with a rider seated, perfectly
perpendicular to the longitudinal axis.
Position the motorcycle 10 metres from a wall or a screen.
On the wall or surface, draw a horizontal line at the same height fr ...