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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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Reassembly of the clutch-side crankcase cover
Fit the plug (14) and the gasket (13). Fit the plug (17) and the gasket (15). If the bush has been replaced, fully seat the new bush (7) in the slot in the cover using a suitable drift and a press. If the sealing ring (8) needs to be renewed, fit the new seal into the crankcase cover, po ...

Clutch lever button
Introduction The clutch button is located on the clutch lever. Together with the signal from the side stand button and the neutral signal generated by the gear sensor (transmitted to the engine control unit over the can line), the clutch lever position signal is used to enable or disable engi ...

Riding style function (riding style change)
This function changes the motorcycle riding style. Each riding style is associated with a different intervention level of the traction control (dtc - ducati traction control) and different engine power and output. To change the motorcycle riding mode, press the reset button once (3) and th ...

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