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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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Traction control (dtc) deactivated
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that dtc (ducati traction control) has been turned off. Note In this case, ducati recommends being very careful when riding as the vehicle behaviour will be different in comparison to when operating with the traction control ...

Replacing the front phonic wheel sensor
Disconnect the front abs sensor (2) connector (a) from the main electric wiring. Open all the retainer clamps of the front abs sensor cable (2): refer to table of sect. 7 - 6, Flexible wiring/hoses positioning. Loosen retaining screw (1) and remove the front abs sensor (2) with ca ...

Key-on/key-off using the key on the hands free lock with the active key
Key-on can be performed by pressing the button (7) on the hands free lock (1, fig. 77) And with the presence of the active key (3, fig. 77). Note The active key (3, fig. 77) Has a range of approx. 1.5 M, therefore it must be located within this range. Key-off can be performed by pressing the ...

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