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:
Hands free system key-on and key-off
Key-on consists in turning on the hands free system and all
of its electronic devices.
Key-off consists in turning off the hands free system and all
electronic devices, and makes sure the engine is turned off.
Key-on is done using the button (6) on the handlebar on the
right switch or using ...
Inputs and outputs of engine control unit and connection to can network
The diagram illustrates the inputs and outputs for the engine control unit.
The signals from the brake buttons, the exhaust
by-pass valve command signal and the gear sensor signal are transmitted over the
can line.
1I emergency engine cutout switch
2I start button
4I side stand button
6 ...
Reassembly of the gearbox
To refit the gearbox components follow the procedure under sect. 9 - 9.2,
Reassembly of the crankcase halves, relating to
reassembly of the engine crankcase.
As a final practical test, ensure that with the gearbox in neutral the front
coupling dogs (a) of sliding gears (b) are
equidistant o ...