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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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Specific operating strategies
Idle speed No electric motor is used for idle speed regulation (bypass is modulated instead with the throttle valve), as idle speed control is effected by the ride-by-wire system. Idle speed is maintained by the control unit when the speed drops below a specific threshold and when the clutch ...

Refitting the silencer
Position the silencer guard (41) and fix it by starting the screws (40). Tighten the screws (40) to a torque of 8 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). Insert the silencer (4) into the central exhaust pipe (26), and fix it to the vehicle by starting the screw (1). Hold the ...

Instrument panel (dashboard)
The vehicle is equipped with two instrument panels: an lcd (1, fig. 3) Located on the handlebar containing the key indications (speed, rpm, coolant temperature and clock) and a tft colour display (2, fig. 3) Located in the tank fairing displaying trip information (riding style set, odometer, co ...

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