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:
Battery voltage indicator (battery)
This function describes the battery voltage indicator.
To access the function it is necessary to view the ""setting" menu", using
buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "battery"
function and press the reset button (3) to confirm.
The information will be displayed as follows:
if battery vol ...
Refitting the oil pump
If removed, apply specific threadlocker on the bushing (7) outer thread, and
screw it in the crankcase half, observing the
height.
Position the reference bushings (15) and the oil sealing o-rings (2) and (4)
according to the crankcase lubrication
channels.
Position the oil pump on th ...
Removal of the primary drive gear
Withdraw the clutch housing (1) complete with driven gear of the primary pair
(a).
Remove the inner spacer (2).
Remove the oil pump (d) (sect. 9 - 2.1, Removal of the oil pump).
Lock the primary pinion (b) with the holding tool 88713.3417 And loosen the
threaded ring nut (3) u ...