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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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Water radiators
Clip nut Spacer Vibration damper mount Screw Screw Spacer Vibration damper mount Clip nut Bush Spacer Rear sprocket Screw Water radiator (right) Screw Screw Air deflector (right) Special screw Electro-fan Screw Vibration damper mount Screw Plug Half ...

Reassembling the frame and the lateral footrests
Apply the recommended grease to the thread of the pins (9) and of the nuts (8). Place the frame (1) and the brackets (2) and (3) on the engine block. Start the pins (9) by holding the nuts (8) and insert without tightening the screws (6) into the adjusters (4). Position and fix the rear s ...

Recovery procedure in the event of electric steering lock fault
If any fault occurs during activation of the electric steering lock: for example, if the pin jams, if the handlebar is moved while the pin is deployed or if there is excessive strain on the electric pin actuator motor, the electric steering lock is automatically disengaged and the hands free s ...

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