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 the idle speed
Check that the bike is provided with electronic control unit, oem intake and
exhaust systems, otherwise fit original
components.
Connect the inserts of the exhaust gas analyser code 88713.1010 To the outlets
on the exhaust pipes, using the fittings
(1).
Warning
Make sure that the thro ...
Removal of the water pump
Note
For clarity, the figures show the engine removed from the frame.
Loosen and remove the water pump cover (12) fixing screws (13) to the
generator cover (16).
Remove the water pump cover (12).
Clean the pump housing of any scale. Check the bearings wear by turning the
impeller s ...
Removal of belly fairing
Loosen and remove the screws (5) and (8) that secure the oil cooler (7) to
the rh (1) and lh (2) belly fairings.
Remove the lh belly fairing (2) by loosening the screws (3) with relevant
washers (4) and the screws (12).
Follow the same procedure to remove the rh belly fairi ...