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:
Overall dimensions (mm)
Weights
Weight in running order without fluids and battery: 210 kg.
Carrying full load: 400 kg.
Warning
failure to observe weight limits could result in poor
handling and impair the performance of your motorcycle, and
you may lose control of the vehicle.
Important
Do not use addi ...
Low hands free key (hf) battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free
system has detected that the battery that
permits the active key (a) to communicate and turn the vehicle on is almost
discharged.
Note
In this case replace as soon as possible the battery as indicated in sect.
6 - ...
Overhauling the rear swingarm
Inside the swingarm (8), in correspondence with the pivot point on the frame,
there is a pair of ball bearings (10) and a
spacer (11) on the rh side, and a pair of roller bearings (6), with sealing
rings (5), on the lh side.
To change the bearings, proceed as follows.
Remove the shims ( ...