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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 ...

Other materials:

Adjusting the clutch lever and front brake lever
The clutch lever (1) is fitted with a span adjuster (2) which serves to alter the distance of the lever from the handlebar. The lever distance can be adjusted through 10 clicks of the dial (2). Turn clockwise to increase lever distance. Turn the adjuster counter clockwise to decrease lever d ...

Rear brake
Rear speed sensor (abs) Screw Washer Spring Brake switch (rear) Brake lever (rear) Rear pump - control unit pipe Sealing washer Pin Bush O-ring Screw screw Rear brake disc Rear brake calliper Rear brake master cylinder Hose clip Pushrod Screw Rubber pad ...

Reassembly of the gearbox
To refit the gearbox components follow the procedure under sect. 9 - 9.2, Reassembly of the crankcase halves, relating to reassembly of the engine crankcase. As a final practical test, ensure that with the gearbox in neutral the front coupling dogs (a) of sliding gears (b) are equidistant o ...

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