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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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Removal of the fuel tank fairings
Remove the rh air inlet (7) by loosening screws (6) and (9). Undo the retaining screw (3) of the rh front half-fairing (1). Slightly pull the pin (a) to disengage it from the seal (b), and remove the rh front half-fairing (1) by sliding it onwards and releasing the tabs (c) from the ...

Refitting the rear mudguard
Place the rear mudguard (8) on the swingarm, fitting the screws (9) with recommended threadlocker. The screw (9) in the bottom hole of the rear mudguard (8) must be installed with the washer (r). Tighten the screws (9) to a torque of 5 nm +/- 10% (sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings). ...

Check the idle and the co amount with warm engine
Start the engine; Switch on the dds and check that it does not signal any error (otherwise consult the relevant paragraph of this manual to reset the error and proceed with the idle check); Enter the "self diagnosis" menu by selecting the diavel model in the available vehicle version. ...

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