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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:

Final drive
Circlip Nut Washer Nut Rear sprocket flange Cush drive bush Inner ring Chain Spacer Chain cover Screw Nut Lock washer Front sprocket Spacer O-ring Rear sprocket Spare parts catalogue Diavel abs gearbox Diavel abs rear wheel axle Diavel carbon abs gearbo ...

Reassembly of the clutch-side crankcase cover
Fit the plug (14) and the gasket (13). Fit the plug (17) and the gasket (15). If the bush has been replaced, fully seat the new bush (7) in the slot in the cover using a suitable drift and a press. If the sealing ring (8) needs to be renewed, fit the new seal into the crankcase cover, po ...

Shimming the shafts
Before assembling the crankcase halves, calculate the shims required to obtain the correct end float of the crankshaft and gearbox shafts. To determine the correct shim thickness proceed as follows. Shimming the crankshaft After having installed the new main bearings (with bushing (a) or ...

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