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:
Lubricating cables and joints
Check the outer sheath of the throttle control and cold start
lever cables for damage at regular intervals. The outer plastic
cover should not be flattened or cracked. Operate the
controls to make sure the inner cables slide smoothly inside
the outer sheath: if you feel any friction or catching, ...
Lap activation/deactivation function (lap time)
This function activates and deactivates the lap function (lap time).
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.
Function state is highlighted on t ...
Refitting the flywheel-alternator assembly
Fit the roller cage unit (20) with washer (18) and internal ring (19),
applying prescribed grease on the washer (18).
Install the roller cage assembly (20) with the washer (18) and inner race
(19).
Install the flywheel assembly (v) with the gear (21), aligning the notches as
shown in ...