Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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:
Removal of belly fairing
Loosen and remove the screws (5) and (8) that secure the oil cooler (7) to
the rh (1) and lh (2) belly fairings.
Remove the lh belly fairing (2) by loosening the screws (3) with relevant
washers (4) and the screws (12).
Follow the same procedure to remove the rh belly fairi ...
Description of the clutch assembly
The clutch is disengaged by a drive unit consisting of a thrust piston (c)
accommodated inside a small cap mounted to
the generator cover. This piston (c) pushes a pushrod (b), which runs through
gearbox primary shaft and operates the Pressure plate (4)
located on top of the clutch plate pack ...
Disassembly of structural components and the frame
Before carrying out dimensional checks on the frame, you must remove all the
superstructures fitted, referring to the
removal procedures outlined in the sections of this manual.
The rear subframes (2) and (3) are structural components of the frame (1).
Both serve to support motorcycle super ...