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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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Stored lap erase function
This function erases the stored laps. To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu", using buttons (1) "s" or (2) "t" select the "lap" function and press the reset button (3) to enter the following page. Use button (1) "s" or (2) "t" to select "lap data" indication and ...

Refitting the steering head components
Important The steering tube bearings (6) are identical but in no case may their components be swapped around during reassembly. Clean all contact surfaces and lubricate with the recommended grease. To fit the external rings (c) of the bearings (6) to the steering tube, use the tool with par ...

Warning indication (alarms/signals)
The dashboard activates in real-time some warnings / malfunction that are not dangerous for the correct operation of the vehicle. At key-on (at the end of the check) one or more "warnings" are displayed if they are active. When a "warning" is triggered, the indication (amber yellow) remai ...

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