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:
Reassembly of the front half-fairings
Fit the clips (2) on the front rh half-fairing (1).
Join the rh support (4) and the front rh half-fairing (1) and keep them in
position by starting the screws (5).
Note
To mount the rh support (4) in a proper way, it is necessary to insert the
tab (g) of the front rh half-fairing (1) in t ...
Overhaul of the crankcase halves
Carefully examine the engine crankcase halves.
Check that the surfaces of the crankcase halves are perfectly flat using a
reference surface.
Check that the bearings (1) and (18), and the bushings (2) and (17) are in
optimum conditions. Note that the main
bearings must always be changed in p ...
Removal of the front wheel
Support the bike so that the front wheel is raised from the ground.
Remove the front brake calliper (b) by unscrewing the two screws (a) securing
the calliper to the fork leg; do not
disconnect the calliper from the hose.
Warning
Do not operate the brake lever when the callipers are ...