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:
Digital rpm indication function
This function displays the number of rpms for improved accuracy when setting
idle rpm.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "rpm"
function and press the reset button (3) to confirm.
The display shows the numerical v ...
Horn not working
Fault codes
Dds: horn diagnosis -> short circuit to ground (s.C. Gnd).
Dashboard: the error "claxon" (horn) is shown on the service display. The eobd
warning light activates.
Wiring diagram
Db dashboard connection, s horn button. 5 Blue/white - b/w, 1 red/blue - r/b,
db 19 purple/bl ...
Immobilizer override procedure
This procedure makes it possible to "temporarily" turn on the motorcycle if
the hf (hands free) system is not working.
Note
The pin code function must be activated by entering your 4 digit pin in
the dashboard, otherwise the vehicle cannot be
turned on temporarily in the case of a malfunction ...