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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 crankcase halves
If removed, apply threadlocker on the screw (36), insert it with the washer (37) on the crankcase half and tighten it to The torque of 8 nm (min. 7 Nm - max. 9 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings). If removed, apply threadlocker on the dowel thread (35), tighten it to a torque of 20 ...

Refuelling
Never overfill the tank when refuelling. The fuel level should always be below the rim of the filler recess. Warning Use low-lead fuel with 95 octane rating at origin minimum (see "top-ups" table, page 173). Check that no fuel is trapped in the filler cap recess. ...

Low hands free key (hf) battery level
The activation of this (amber yellow) "warning" indicates that the hands free system has detected that the battery that permits the active key (1, fig. 62) To communicate and turn the vehicle on is almost discharged. Note In this case, ducati recommends replacing the battery as soon ...

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