Ducati Diavel Service Manual: 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:
Disassembly of the clutch cover
Remove the plug (14) and its o-ring (13), the plug (17) and its o-ring (15)
from the cover.
Undo the fixing screw (16) of the inner cover (19).
Remove the inner cover (6) and soundproofing panel (18).
Remove the circlip (10) and withdraw the shim (9) and the sealing ring (8).
The dri ...
Refitting the lubrication system
Note
Before fitting the pipes (7), it is recommended to check the presence of
the o-rings (e). Lubricate them by using engine
oil.
If the nipples (5) have been removed from the radiator insert a washer (6) on
each nipple (5) and apply specific
threadlocker on threads on the radiator side ...
Removing the valve rocker arms
With the cylinder head in the condition described in the previous paragraph,
remove the rocker arms.
Unscrew the eight plugs (12) and recover the seals (15).
Using an m6 screw, withdraw the shafts (2) of the opening rocker arms (3) on
the exhaust and intake sides.
Remove the openi ...