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Ducati Diavel Service Manual: Lubricating the chain

Ducati Diavel Service Manual / Chassis / Final drive / 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:

Timing system
Desmodromic (type) with four valves per cylinder, operated by eight rocker arms (4 opening rockers and 4 closing rockers) and two overhead camshafts. It is operated by the crankshaft through spur gears, belt rollers and toothed belts. Desmodromic timing system (fig. 159) Opening (or upp ...

Specific tools for the engine
88713.2011.Tool to lock crankshaft at top dead centre 88713.2676 .Wrench for tightening cylinder head nuts 88713.2103 Stand for cylinder head assembly 88765.1657 Timing check tool 88713.1821 Wrench for tightening timing belt tensioner pulley shafts 88713.2861 Camshaft oi ...

Low battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the status of the battery vehicle is low. It is activated when the battery voltage is ¼ 11.0 Volt. Note In this case, ducati recommends charging the battery as soon as possible with the specific device, as it is possible th ...

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