Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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 flange (5) external diameter.
Place the rear sprocket flange (5) on sprocket (17) by inserting it on cush drive damper pins (6).
Apply prescribed threadlocker on the nut threads (4).
Start the nuts on the cush drive damper pins (6) threaded side.
Tighten the nuts (4) to a torque of 44 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), following a cross-pattern sequence.
Check for wear following the instructions given at the beginning of this section.
To refit the nut (2) follow the specifications for the wheel fixing nut, in sect. 7 - 2, Refitting the rear wheel.
Position the clip (1) as shown.
Washing the chain
Chains with o-rings must be washed in oil, diesel fuel or paraffin (kerosene).
Do not use fuel, trichloroethylene or other solvents which will damage the rubber o-rings. For the same reason use only sprays specifically formulated for use with o-ring chains.
Replacing of the rear sprocket
Lock the wheel axle rotation.
Remove the clip (1).
Loosen the locking nut (2) with a socket wrench.
Fully unscrew the nut (2) and remove the washer (3) and the flange (5) with the
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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 ser ...
Other materials:
Adjusting the rear shock absorber
The rear shock absorber has external commands that enable
you to adjust the setting to suit the load on the motorcycle.
The adjuster (1, fig. 111) Located on the lower connection
holding the shock absorber to the swingarm adjusts the
damping during the rebound phase (return).
The knob (2, f ...
Units of measurement modification function
This function allows you to change the units of measurement
of the displayed values.
To access the function it is necessary to view the "setting" menu page 48, using
button (1, fig. 14) ?"" or (2, fig.
14) ?" " select the "set units" function
and pre ...
Charging the battery
Before charging the battery, it is recommended to remove it
from the motorcycle.
Important
The battery is housed in the cowling, always contact
a ducati dealer or an authorised service centre for its
removal.
Remove the left cowling (1, fig. 137) Loosening:
side screw (2, fig. 137) Retaining ...