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:
Checking valve clearances
To check the valves clearance, it is necessary to have access to the cylinder
head covers and then remove the
components listed below.
Unscrew the two fixing screws (1) of the cover (2) according to the
crankshaft.
Fit the tool handgrip 88713.0123 In the holes of the generator cover t ...
Component assembling position
The throttle valve position sensor is integrated in the throttle valve
actuator motor.
Location of electric connection for throttle valve actuator motor - tps
(throttle valve position sensor).
Connection wiring diagram
Ccm engine control connection, s throttle valve position senso ...
Default function (resetting ducati default parameters)
This function resets the parameters set by ducati for 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
r ...