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
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Other materials:
Gearbox shafts
Shim, thickness 1
Gearbox primary shaft
Shim, thickness 0.5
Needle roller bearing
5Th speed driving gear
Splined washer, thickness 0.5
Circlip
3Rd- 4th speed driving gear
6Th speed driving gear
2Nd speed driving gear
Shim, thickness 1.8
Splined washer, thickness 0.5
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Disassembly of the gearbox shafts
Place the shaft in a vice in such a way as to facilitate the disassembly
operations.
Important
Take care not to invert the positions of the shims on reassembly:
this would potentially lead to jamming when using the gear selector control,
making it necessary to reopen the engine
crankcase.
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Solenoid starter
Remove the protection cover (a).
Undo the screws (2), taking care to collect the spring washers (3).
Remove the starter motor-solenoid cable (4) and the solenoid-battery cable (5).
Remove the starter solenoid (1) sliding it upwards.
Checking operation of the starter solenoid
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