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:
Clutch cover
Clutch-side crankcase cover
Screw
Screw
Oil level sight glass
Screw
Plate
Bush
Sealing ring
Shim washer
Circlip
O-ring
Locating bush
O-ring
Plug
Sealing washer
Screw
Plug
Panel
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs clutch-side crankcase cover
Diavel carbon
a ...
General maintenance indications
Useful tips
Ducati recommends that you follow the instructions below in order to prevent
problems and obtain the best end result:
When diagnosing faults, primary consideration should always be given to
what the customer reports about motorcycle
operation since this information can highli ...
Refitting the cylinder head assemblies
Warning
To prevent oil leaks past the contact area between cylinders and
crankcase, each time the head is removed, cylinder and
piston must be removed as well to clean the mating faces of crankcase and
cylinder and restore the spoiled gaskets and
o-rings and apply again liquid sealant (sect. ...