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Ducati · Shim-adjusted overhead-cam four-stroke, wet sump, gearbox shares engine oil, chain drive

Diavel

Library entry covers 2011-2018, 1198 Testastretta 11

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Published source

Ducati Diavel / Diavel Strada Owner's Manual (2013), Scheduled maintenance chart pp.220-223 (ManualsLib pages 221-224)

Factory owner's handbook. Covers 2013 Diavel / Diavel Strada (1198 cc Testastretta 11 deg); read from the rendered pages.

77 items for a 2015 model, grouped by interval the way a factory chart is laid out.

How this bike is built (what the schedule is based on)

Engine cycle: Four-stroke
Engine lubrication: Wet sump (oil in crankcase)
Oil filtration: Replaceable cartridge or spin-on filter
Valve gear: Overhead cam, shim adjusted (incl. desmo)
Ignition: Electronic (CDI / transistor / ECU)
Charging: Alternator / stator with rectifier
Battery: Wet cell (flooded lead-acid, needs topping up)
Fuel system: Fuel injection
Cooling: Liquid cooled
Primary drive: Gear or chain inside engine, shares engine oil
Gearbox oil: Shares engine oil
Clutch control: Hand lever, hydraulic
Final drive: Chain
Front suspension: Telescopic fork
Rear suspension: Swingarm, single shock / cantilever
Front brake: Disc, hydraulic
Rear brake: Disc, hydraulic
Wheels: Cast / alloy, tubeless
Sidecar: No sidecar

Maintenance schedule

2015 Ducati Diavel

On the road: every 200 mi

1 item

Check engine oil level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Each fuel stop on old machines. Dry sump: check the tank hot, engine idling or just stopped, per your manual.

On the road: every 300 mi

3 items

Check lights, horn, brake light switches

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Check tire pressures

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline
Lubricate drive chain

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

Lube warm, ideally at the end of the riding day so it soaks in overnight. Sooner after rain.

On the road: every 500 mi

1 item

Check coolant level

Pre-ride / on the road

Guideline

On the road: every 600 mi or 6 months

1 item

Check chain slack and rear wheel alignment

Pre-ride / on the road

Factory

Manual: Check the drive chain tension and lubrication. Factory: Customer chart: header Km x1000: 1, mi x1000: 0.6, Months: 6.

Every 600 mi or 6 months

4 items

Check engine oil level

Engine

Factory

Factory: Customer chart: header Km x1000: 1, mi x1000: 0.6, Months: 6.
Check brake and clutch fluid level (rider)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Customer chart: header Km x1000: 1, mi x1000: 0.6, Months: 6.
Check brake pads. If necessary, contact your dealer to change pads

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Customer chart: header Km x1000: 1, mi x1000: 0.6, Months: 6.
Check tire pressure and wear (rider)

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Customer chart: header Km x1000: 1, mi x1000: 0.6, Months: 6.

Every 3,000 mi or 12 months

4 items

Check throttle cable(s) free play and return

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean drive chain thoroughly (remove and soak, re-lube)

Final drive

Guideline

Non O-ring chains on old machines: remove, clean, soak in hot chain grease or lube, refit with the master link clip closed end leading.
Inspect fork seals, stanchions and fork boots

Front end

Guideline
Check footrests, pegs, rear brake and gear lever pivots

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 4,000 mi or 12 months

1 item

Inspect, clean and gap spark plugs

Engine

Guideline

Every 6,000 mi or 12 months

5 items

Check charging voltage and regulator / cut-out

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Check swingarm bushes for play

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Inspect rear shocks for leaks and damping

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Lubricate control cables and lever pivots

Controls and cables

Guideline
Lubricate speedometer / tachometer cables, check drive

Controls and cables

Guideline

A dry speedo cable whips the needle and eventually kills the instrument.

Every 9,000 mi or 12 months

24 items

Change engine oil

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change engine oil and filter. Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check the proper tightening of secondary drive front and rear sprocket nuts

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check whether there are technical updates and recall campaigns

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Fill out that the service was performed in on-board documentation (Service Booklet)

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart: every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000 km and each service.
Inspect coolant hoses and clamps

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check the coolant level and check circuit for damage. Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Replace oil filter

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change engine oil and filter. Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Road test of the motorcycle, testing safety devices (ABS and DTC), electric fans and idling

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Softly clean the motorcycle

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Replace fuel lines

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Visual check of the fuel lines. Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked from 15,000 km.
Check rubbing points, clearance, freedom of movement and positioning of hoses and electric wiring in view

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check the battery charge level

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check final drive chain tension and lubrication

Final drive

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Inspect chain and sprockets for wear (measure stretch)

Final drive

Factory

Manual: Check final drive (chain, front and rear sprocket) and sliding shoes wear. Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked from 15,000 km.
Visual check of front fork and rear shock absorber seals

Front end

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Grease and check center / side stand and springs

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Manual: Check the freedom of movement and tightening of the side and central stand (if any). Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check brake and clutch fluid level

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check brake pads and discs

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Check brake disc and pad wear. Replace, if necessary. Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check the operation of the safety electrical devices (side stand switch, front and rear brake switches, engine stop switch, gear/neutral sensor)

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check the proper tightening of brake caliper bolts and brake disc carrier bolts

Brakes

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check front and rear wheel nuts tightening

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Inspect tire tread, sidewalls and date codes

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check tire pressure and wear. Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Check lighting, turn indicators, horn and controls

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.
Lubricate the levers at the handlebar and pedal controls

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked from 15,000 km.
Reading of the error memory with DDS and check of software version update on control units

Controls and cables

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Every 15,000 km (9,000 mi) or 12 months; marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km.

Every 9,000 mi

1 item

Check tightening of frame to engine fasteners

Rear suspension and frame

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km (no time limit).

Every 10,000 mi or 2 years

1 item

Compression test (or leak-down)

Engine

Guideline

Every 12,000 mi or 2 years

3 items

Synchronize throttle bodies

Fuel and air

Guideline
Clean and grease rear suspension linkage

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline
Grease swingarm pivot

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 15,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Check valve clearances (shim adjusted)

Engine

Guideline

Every 18,000 mi or 5 years

1 item

Change timing belts

Ignition and electrics

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi). Time limit 60 months.

Every 18,000 mi

10 items

Check and adjust valve clearances

Engine

Factory

Manual: Check and/or adjust valve clearance. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).
Check the cush drive damper on rear sprocket

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).
Replace spark plugs

Engine

Factory

Manual: Replace the spark plugs. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).
Clean / inspect air filter

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Clean the air filter. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 15,000 and 45,000 km (9,000 and 27,000 mi); the filter is changed at 30,000 and 60,000 km.
Replace air filter element

Fuel and air

Factory

Manual: Change the air filter. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).
Replace chain and sprockets (wear based)

Final drive

Guideline
Change fork oil

Front end

Factory

Manual: Change the front fork fluid. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).
Check steering head bearing adjustment

Front end

Factory

Manual: Check steering bearings and lubricate, if necessary. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).
Check and lubricate the rear wheel shaft

Wheels and tires

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).
Check wheel bearings for play

Wheels and tires

Factory

Manual: Check wheel hub bearings. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 30,000 and 60,000 km (18,000 and 36,000 mi).

Every 20,000 mi or 4 years

2 items

Repack / replace steering head bearings

Front end

Guideline

Many old machines use loose balls in cups and cones. Taper roller conversions are common.
Repack / replace wheel bearings

Wheels and tires

Guideline

Cup-and-cone and taper roller hubs need periodic repacking and adjustment.

Every 24,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace fuel filter

Fuel and air

Guideline

Every 25,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Replace swingarm bushes / bearings

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 27,000 mi or 4 years

1 item

Replace coolant

Engine

Factory

Manual: Change coolant. Factory: Dealer chart. Marked at 45,000 km (27,000 mi) only; time limit 48 months.

Every 30,000 mi or 6 years

1 item

Rebuild forks: seals, bushes, springs

Front end

Guideline

Every 6 months

1 item

Clean battery terminals, check charge and strap

Ignition and electrics

Guideline

Every 2 years

2 items

Inspect wiring, bullet connectors and ground points

Ignition and electrics

Guideline
Inspect frame, welds and lugs for cracks

Rear suspension and frame

Guideline

Every 3 years

2 items

Replace hydraulic clutch fluid

Primary and gearbox

Factory

Manual: Change brake and clutch fluid. Factory: Dealer chart. Time interval only: 36 months.
Replace brake fluid

Brakes

Factory

Manual: Change brake and clutch fluid. Factory: Dealer chart. Time interval only: 36 months.

Every 4 years

2 items

Inspect brake hoses; replace old rubber

Brakes

Guideline
Rebuild calipers and master cylinders (seals)

Brakes

Guideline

Every 6 years

1 item

Replace tires on age (regardless of tread)

Wheels and tires

Guideline

No interval set

2 items

Clean the engine oil mesh filter assembly

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart: once, at 1,000 km (600 mi) only.
Reset the Service indication through the DDS

Engine

Factory

Factory: Dealer chart: marked at 1,000, 15,000, 30,000, 45,000 and 60,000 km; no time limit.

Guideline lines: Intervals here are general guidelines for the machine's era and layout, compiled for this app. They are not factory manual figures. Check your workshop manual, and edit any interval in the bike's Schedule tab.