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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 ...

Other materials:

Removing the electrical components support
Remove the following elements located inside the electrical components support: The battery fixing bracket (4) and the battery (14) as specified under section 6 - 2, battery; The voltage regulator (3) as specified under section 6 - 2,rectifier-regulator; The solenoid starter (18) ...

Trip 1  meter
This function shows the distance travelled since the trip meter was last reset (in km or miles depending on the specific application). Holding the button (1, fig. 14) pressed for 3 seconds when this function is displayed resets the trip meter. When the reading exceeds 9999.9, Distance tr ...

Refitting the shock absorber support
If you had removed them, apply recommended grease on the threads of the adjusters (4) and the ring nuts (3) having care not to have grease on the surface (c) of the adjusters. Tighten the adjusters on the ring nut side opposite to that featuring flats until bringing the surfaces as close as ...

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