Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Lubricating the chain
O-ring chains have sealed, life-lubed link studs and bushes. However, these chains need lubricating at regular intervals to protect metal parts of the chain and the o-rings.
Lubrication also serves to keep the o-rings soft and pliable to ensure the maximum sealing efficiency.
Using a brush, apply a thin protective layer of high-density gearbox oil along the entire length of the chain both inside and outside (sec. 3 - 2, Fuel, lubricants and other fluids).
Refitting the rear sprocket
Check the cush drive bushes (6) condition and, if necessary, replace them by
removing them from the flange.
Refitting is the reverse of removal.
Apply recommended grease on the rear sprocket f ...
Footrest brackets
Rubber footrest
Right front footrest
Pin
Spring
Circlip
Right footrest bracket
Screw
Washer
O-ring
Bush
Rubber pad
Right rear footrest
Pin
Ball
Spring
Plate
Scre ...
Other materials:
Hands free key (hf) not recognised
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free
system does not detect the active key (1,
fig.62) Near the vehicle.
Note
Check that the active key (a) is near the vehicle (and has not been lost)
or that it works properly.
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Reassembling the frame and the lateral footrests
Apply the recommended grease to the thread of the pins (9) and of the nuts
(8).
Place the frame (1) and the brackets (2) and (3) on the engine block. Start the
pins (9) by holding the nuts (8) and insert
without tightening the screws (6) into the adjusters (4).
Position and fix the rear s ...
Changing bulbs
Changing the headlight bulbs
Before replacing a burnt out light bulb, ensure that the replacement bulb has
the same voltage and power rating as
specified for the lighting device in question (sect. 3 - 1.1, Lights/instrument
panel).
Warning
The halogen light bulbs in the headlight become hot ...