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:
Riding mode customisation
This function customises each riding style.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting"
menu page 48, using button (1, fig. 14) ?
or (2, fig. 14)
? select the "riding mode" function
and press the
reset button (12, fig. 12) To go to next page.
W ...
Removal of the lubrication system
Disconnect the sensor (12) of the main wiring.
Open the pipe grommet (11).
Undo the screw (8) and slide out the plate (9).
Slide the tubes (7) out of the half-casing having care not to damage the tubes
o-rings (a) that guarantee the coupling
sealing.
Undo and remove the sc ...
Removing the water radiators
Loosen the screws (p) that retain the supports (s) of the front splashguard
to the air ducts (24) and (26).
Loosen the screws (30), to separate the two internal air ducts (24) and (26).
Disconnect the wiring connectors of the main wiring loom (c) from both fans.
Disconne ...