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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 ...

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The hands free relay
Introduction This relay provides key on +15 power to all the devices on the motorcycle. Functionally, it replaces the conventional ignition switch. Wiring diagram The hands free relay receives +12 volt power directly from the battery via the main 30 a fuse. Hands free - 3: pin 3 on hand ...

Refitting the intake manifold and coolant union
Apply prescribed threadlocker to the fitting (12), start it with seal (24) and tighten it to a torque of 2.5 Nm (min. 2 Nm - max. 3 Nm) (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Install the pipe (b) and tighten the clamp (a) to the torque of 1 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Engine torque settings). ...

Instrument panel diagnosis
This function identifies any abnormal vehicle behaviours. The instrument panel activates any abnormal vehicle behaviours in real time (errors). At key-on (at the end of the check) one or more "errors" are displayed in red (only if they are active). When an "error" is t ...

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