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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:

Instrument panel on handlebar
Lcd. Neutral light n (green). Illuminates when the gearbox is in neutral. High beam light  (blue). It turns on to indicate that the high beam lights are on. Engine oil pressure light (red). Illuminates when engine oil pressure is too low. It must turn on at key-on, but ...

Evaporative emissions canister system (usa versions only)
Usa models are equipped with an additional system with an evaporative emissions canister that prevents fuel fumes from being discharged into the atmosphere. The breather hose (4) is connected to the canister filter (1); when the fuel has been filtered, it is returned through the hose (2) to t ...

Tips for use on the road
Activate the dtc, select level 8 and ride the motorcycle in your usual style; if the level of dtc intervention seems excessive, try reducing the setting to levels 7, 6, etc., Until you find the level that suits you best. If changes in the grip conditions and/or circuit characteristics and/or ...

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