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:
Chain lubrication
The chain fitted on your motorcycle has o-rings that keep dirt
out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts.
So as not to damage these seals when cleaning the chain,
use special solvents and avoid aggressive washing with highpressure
steam cleaners.
After cleaning, blow the chain dry with ...
Removal of the front footrests
Note
The removal of the front footrests is described only for the right one (2)
but it is the same also for the left one.
Remove the circlip (5) by releasing the pin (3).
Slide the pin (3) off the frame by supporting the footrest (2).
Slide off the footrest (2) from its seat and collect th ...
Disassembly of the oil pump
Hold the oil pump (1) in a vice taking care not to damage the drive gear
(12).
Warning
Make sure that vice jaws are faced with soft material.
Remove the plug (14) and extract the spring (16) and by-pass valve (17).
Check the condition of the above components.
Remove the circlip (6) ...