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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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Refitting the rear wheel
Lubricate the wheel shaft threaded end with prescribed grease. Insert the wheel shaft by matching (a) with pins (b). Install spacer (3) with the conical surface faced to the wheel conical surface, washer (2), apply prescribed grease to nut (1) and insert it by hand (1). Tighten the ...

Rh switch
Red on/off switch. Black engine start button. The switch (1) has three positions: Centre: run off. In this position, the engine cannot be started and all electronic devices are off. Pushed down: on/off. In this position, the system can be turned on (key-on) and off (key-off). Pus ...

Reassembly of the oil pump
Check that the circlip (3) and tongue (13) are present on the pump. Fit the pump drive gear (12) on to the oil pump and secure it by installing the circlip (6) in its groove. Insert the by-pass valve pump (17), the spring (16) and screw the plug (14). Tighten the plug (14) to a torque of ...

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