Hi bro, I have just done my first service. I used the same filter as you said. But I have a leaking problem here after I started the bike. So what's going wrong with my service?
@mtyw25 Make sure the oil filter is tightened down. If the filter isn't on tight enough, it'll leak. Probably best to tighten it by hand, then use a torque wrench to get the proper spec. Otherwise, without knowing where the oil is leaking from, I have no idea. This video only shows the tools you'll need and the basic guidelines. If you check out the diavel forum, I'm sure they'll be able to get you sorted, if you can see where the oil is coming from.
@mtyw25 I actually had the same thing happen to my bike because I didn't tighten the filter down enough and it gradually loosened itself over time. I noticed a few oil drips and sure enough the filter had backed off just enough to let a little oil weep past the seal. I'll be using the K&N filter next oil change so I can use a wrench to torque it down to spec. I don't feel like spending almost $100 for the Ducati filter socket.
Kuhlka, thanks for quick reply. What oil filter modle / number do you use. I could not find a recommended one for the Diavel on the K&N site (is it too new?). The KN-153 is recommended for most of teh Ducati bikes.
@petertag1 153 works. I was using the stock Ducati oil filter purchased from the dealership for this video. I'll be switching over to the KN-153 for my next oil change because the stock filter requires a special oil filter socket to remove easily. It's tucked-up into the engine such that you can't use a regular filter strap to remove it.
@petertag1 The service light has to be reset by a dealer using a diagnostic tool. Tuneboy may eventually become available for the Diavel, but I haven't heard news in months. For the oil change, the only fasteners you need to worry about are the filter, drain plug, sump bolts, and filler cap.
@angelehands7 Yeah, I don't have a plastic wedge in my tool collection. Not sure if I scratched the cover with the razor knife, but the cover had a bunch of little dings in it from road debris. I was very pleased to see Ducati used the tapered bolts for the sump cover like the Nichols kit for the 1098.
@hydroboy35th Since the bike has a sight glass, I pre-fill the filter a bit before I screw it on and then add 3L, then gradually pour in more from the fourth bottle until the sight glass shows oil toward the top. Always check the oil level with the bike upright! Once the sight glass has oil showing toward the top, screw the filler bolt on, start the bike, and let it run for about 20 seconds or so. Turn it off and check oil level again. Add more oil as needed until it matches the mid marks.
@hydroboy35th Also, once the bike is topped off, take it for a short ride around the block and check it again. I needed to add another 50-100mL or so after that.
The Diavel is such a new bike that you're not likely to get oil changes thrown in for free, and the first service runs anywhere from $250 up to $900 depending on how shifty your dealer is. Doing the oil change yourself can drop the price quite a bit as the rest of what they do is just checking torque on critical fasteners, clean/lube the chain, and various other bits like resetting the service light. If you manage to swing free service for the first year, you're a magician and I applaud you.
Hi bro, I have just done my first service. I used the same filter as you said. But I have a leaking problem here after I started the bike. So what's going wrong with my service?
mtyw25 2 weeks ago
@mtyw25 Make sure the oil filter is tightened down. If the filter isn't on tight enough, it'll leak. Probably best to tighten it by hand, then use a torque wrench to get the proper spec. Otherwise, without knowing where the oil is leaking from, I have no idea. This video only shows the tools you'll need and the basic guidelines. If you check out the diavel forum, I'm sure they'll be able to get you sorted, if you can see where the oil is coming from.
kuhlka 2 weeks ago
@kuhlka thanks for the reply, the oil is coming out from the filter. And I pretty sure it is tight enough.
mtyw25 2 weeks ago
@mtyw25 I actually had the same thing happen to my bike because I didn't tighten the filter down enough and it gradually loosened itself over time. I noticed a few oil drips and sure enough the filter had backed off just enough to let a little oil weep past the seal. I'll be using the K&N filter next oil change so I can use a wrench to torque it down to spec. I don't feel like spending almost $100 for the Ducati filter socket.
kuhlka 2 weeks ago
Kuhlka, thanks for quick reply. What oil filter modle / number do you use. I could not find a recommended one for the Diavel on the K&N site (is it too new?). The KN-153 is recommended for most of teh Ducati bikes.
petertag1 1 month ago
@petertag1 153 works. I was using the stock Ducati oil filter purchased from the dealership for this video. I'll be switching over to the KN-153 for my next oil change because the stock filter requires a special oil filter socket to remove easily. It's tucked-up into the engine such that you can't use a regular filter strap to remove it.
kuhlka 1 month ago
excellent video, thanks.
Could you do a video walkig through the other items like how and what critical fasteners to check and how to re-set the service light.
Thanks
petertag1 1 month ago
@petertag1 The service light has to be reset by a dealer using a diagnostic tool. Tuneboy may eventually become available for the Diavel, but I haven't heard news in months. For the oil change, the only fasteners you need to worry about are the filter, drain plug, sump bolts, and filler cap.
kuhlka 1 month ago
Cool video. You should do more of the informational videos like this. :)
msingh233 4 months ago
Did you scratch the sump cover with the knife? You can get hard plastic wedge to pry metal..No worries ..Nice Bike /video..
angelehands7 8 months ago
@angelehands7 Yeah, I don't have a plastic wedge in my tool collection. Not sure if I scratched the cover with the razor knife, but the cover had a bunch of little dings in it from road debris. I was very pleased to see Ducati used the tapered bolts for the sump cover like the Nichols kit for the 1098.
kuhlka 8 months ago
How many quarts of oil does it take?
hydroboy35th 8 months ago
@hydroboy35th Since the bike has a sight glass, I pre-fill the filter a bit before I screw it on and then add 3L, then gradually pour in more from the fourth bottle until the sight glass shows oil toward the top. Always check the oil level with the bike upright! Once the sight glass has oil showing toward the top, screw the filler bolt on, start the bike, and let it run for about 20 seconds or so. Turn it off and check oil level again. Add more oil as needed until it matches the mid marks.
kuhlka 8 months ago
@hydroboy35th Also, once the bike is topped off, take it for a short ride around the block and check it again. I needed to add another 50-100mL or so after that.
kuhlka 8 months ago
Thanks for the vid!
hydroboy35th 8 months ago
The Diavel is such a new bike that you're not likely to get oil changes thrown in for free, and the first service runs anywhere from $250 up to $900 depending on how shifty your dealer is. Doing the oil change yourself can drop the price quite a bit as the rest of what they do is just checking torque on critical fasteners, clean/lube the chain, and various other bits like resetting the service light. If you manage to swing free service for the first year, you're a magician and I applaud you.
kuhlka 9 months ago
Awesome vid mate! I don't mean to be negative, but isn't all this maintenance covered for at least a year?
Quagmire88 9 months ago