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 ...
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Useful information for safe riding
Warning
Read this section before riding your motorcycle.
Many accidents are the result of the inexperience of the
rider. Always make sure you have your licence with you; you
need a valid licence that entitles you to ride a motorcycle.
Do not lend your motorcycle to persons who are
inexperie ...
Refitting the tail light
Fit the spacers with collar (3) into the rear vibration dampers (2) located
on the gloves compartment (23).
Note
Two spacers (3) must be inserted inside and outside on the right side and
two spacers (3) must be inserted inside and
outside on the left side.
Insert the split vibration damp ...
Crankshaft/connecting rods assembly
Special screw
Connecting rod assembly
Half bearing
Grub screw
Bushes
Crankshaft
Grub screw
Shim washer
Spare parts catalogue
Diavel abs connecting rods
Diavel carbon
abs
connecting rods
Important
Bold reference numbers in this section identify parts not shown in the
f ...