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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 ...

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Instrument panel (dashboard)
The vehicle is equipped with two instrument panels: an lcd (1, fig. 3) Located on the handlebar containing the key indications (speed, rpm, coolant temperature and clock) and a tft colour display (2, fig. 3) Located in the tank fairing displaying trip information (riding style set, odometer, co ...

Reassembly of the connecting rods
Before starting, check that the crankshaft main bearing journals and big-end journals are free of burrs or evident signs of machining: if necessary, clean the surfaces with very fine emery cloth and oil. Check that the grooves are in perfect condition with no signs of forcing. Clean the cra ...

Removal of the licence plate holder
Disconnect connector (5) of the number plate holder wiring from the main one. Release the number plate holder light cable from the ties and the cable grommets as indicated in sect- 7 - 6, flexible wiring/hoses positioning, since the cable is together with the rear abs sensor cable. ...

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