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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 front forks
Refit the fork legs, positioning them at the height shown in the figure relative to the upper surface of the bottom yoke. Warning The difference in height between the two fork legs must be no greater than 0.1 Mm. Position the fork legs (5) and (6) on the yoke base (4) and on the steering ...

Removal of the fuel tank filler cap
Remove tank covers (sect. 5 - 2, Removal of the fuel tank fairings). Remove hoses (8) and (15) from the filler cap assembly (10). Open the filler cap. Unscrew the outer screws (17) securing the ring nut to the filler cap recess. Remove the filler cap assembly (10). ...

Recovery in the event of flat active key battery
If the active key battery is running low or is flat, the hands free system shows the relative icon on the dashboard. The following image shows the icon appearing on the circular area of the dashboard: this indicates that the active key battery is flat. For the replacement procedure of t ...

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