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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 throttle twistgrip
Lubricate the ends of the throttle grip cables (10) and the twistgrip race with the recommended grease. The closing cable (10) features a writing on the yellow tube, whereas the opening one (10) features such writing on the white tube. To refit the throttle control components, proceed i ...

Removal of belly fairing
Loosen and remove the screws (5) and (8) that secure the oil cooler (7) to the rh (1) and lh (2) belly fairings. Remove the lh belly fairing (2) by loosening the screws (3) with relevant washers (4) and the screws (12). Follow the same procedure to remove the rh belly fairi ...

Refuelling
Never overfill the tank when refuelling. The fuel level should always be below the rim of the filler recess. Warning Use low-lead fuel with 95 octane rating at origin minimum (see "top-ups" table, page 173). Check that no fuel is trapped in the filler cap recess. ...

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