Ducati Diavel
Free Service and Repair manuals

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 ...

Other materials:

Cylinder/piston assemblies
Piston Gudgeon pin circlip Gudgeon pin Set of piston rings Cylinder-crankcase gasket Water pump outlet union Hose clip Horizontal cylinder coolant inlet hose Vertical cylinder coolant inlet hose Cylinder barrel Cylinder head gasket Bush Spare parts catalogue Diavel a ...

Removing the front footrest brackets
Note The assembly of the front footrests is described only for the right one (2) but it is the same also for the left one. Place the spring (4) bringing the end (a) onto the footrest (2). Place the footrest (2) in the correct position, by inserting the end (c) of the spring (4) in the hole ...

Instrument panel (dashboard)
The vehicle is equipped with two instrument panels: an lcd (1, fig. 3) Located on the handlebar containing the key indications (speed, rpm, coolant temperature and clock) and a tft colour display (2, fig. 3) Located in the tank fairing displaying trip information (riding style set, odometer, co ...

2026 | www.dudiavel.com |