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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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Gear change pedal
When released, the gear change pedal (1, fig. 96) Automatically returns to rest position n in the centre. This is indicated by the instrument panel light n (2, fig. 4) Coming on. The pedal can be moved: down = press down the pedal to engage the 1st gear and to shift down. At this point the n ...

Reassembly of the cylinder head
The exhaust side can be identified by the three threaded holes on the flange. The intake side can be identified by the presence of four threaded holes on the flange. All the photos in this chapter refer to a vertical cylinder head. Valve guide sealing rings Position the cylinder head o ...

Indicator air - air temperature
This function shows the external temperature. Display limits: -39C ÷ +124C In the event of a sensor fault (-40C,+125C or disconnected), a string of dashes "- - -" (not flashing) is displayed and the "engine/vehicle diagnosis - eobd" light (7, fig. 4) Comes on. N ...

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