Ducati Diavel Owners Manual: 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 stand. Push down the chain at the point of measurement and release.
Measure the distance between the "aperture" upper profile and pin centre.
The read distance must be: 9 ÷ 11 mm.
Important
If the drive chain is too tight or too slack, adjust it so that tension reading will fall within specified range.
Warning
Correct tightening of screws (1, fig. 149) Is critical to rider and passenger safety.
Important
Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of transmission parts.
Charging and maintenance of the battery during winter Storage
Your motorcycle is equipped with a connector (1, fig. 147) To
which you can connect a special battery charger available
from our sales network.
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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 avo ...
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Introduction to the "hands free" system
The hands free system allows the rider to start the engine without physically
using the ignition key. The ignition key
merely has to be in the vicinity of the motorcycle, such as in the rider's
pocket, for example, in order to use the vehicle.
Compared to the standard ignition switches the h ...
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 ...
Removing of the rear wheel
Place the motorcycle on the rear service stand and engage the 1st gear.
Remove the clip (6).
Using a suitable socket wrench, loosen the wheel nut (1).
Fully unscrew the nut (1), then remove the washer (2) and the spacer (3).
Remove the rear wheel from the motorcycle.
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