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:
Steering head: steering
Screw
Steering head
Screw
Lower rh u-bolt
Lower lh u-bolt
Bearing
Screw
Sealing ring
Washer
Spacer
Washer
Nut
Washer
Screw
Bottom yoke
Dowel
Nut
Screw
Special screw
Clip nut
Left-hand support
Front splashguard
Right-hand support
Front support
S ...
Checking and overhauling the components
Clearance between the clutch drum and friction plates
Insert a friction plate (e) in the clutch drum (f) and measure the clearance
(s) with a feeler gauge.
Clearance "s" must not exceed 0.6 Mm.
If it does, renew the plates and, if necessary, the clutch drum.
Overhaul of the clutch plat ...
Check the idle and the co amount with warm engine
Start the engine;
Switch on the dds and check that it does not signal any error (otherwise
consult the relevant paragraph of this manual
to reset the error and proceed with the idle check);
Enter the "self diagnosis" menu by selecting the diavel model in the
available vehicle version. ...