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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 ...

Removing outer components
Note The following removal operations are required in order to renew and/or clean the crankcase halves. If the original crankcase halves are to be reused, then the removal of these components is not essential. Unscrew the screw (17) and remove the oil breather valve (1) with the o-rings ...

Refitting the airbox and throttle body
Position the filter box (1). Operate on the vehicle lh side, connect connector (f) of the tps/div motor. Operating on the right side of the vehicle, connect connector (e) from the aps sensor. Check for the vibration dampers (20) on the map sensor supporting bracket (19). Insert t ...

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