2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 Owners Manual - Page 64

2004 Ducati Multistrada 1000 Manual

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Checking the drive chain tension (fig. 52) Move the motorcycle until finding the position where the chain is tightest. Lower the side stand and rest the bike on it. At the most forward position of the side chain guard check the distance between swingarm and chain lower section links middle axis. The value must be between 38 and 42 mm as indicated on the label on the swingarm. If it is not so, it is necessary to change the chain tension. E Important Contact an Ducati Dealer or Authorised Workshop to have the drive chain tensioned. Warning Proper tightening of screws (1, fig. 52a) on swingarm is fundamental for the rider and passenger safety. Important A chain which is not properly tensioned might cause early wear of any transmission parts. 38 ÷ 42 mm fig. 52 1 fig. 52a 64

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Checking the drive chain tension
(fig. 52)
Move the motorcycle until finding the position where the
chain is tightest.
Lower the side stand and rest the bike on it. At the most
forward position of the side chain guard check the distance
between swingarm and chain lower section links middle
axis. The value must be between 38 and 42 mm as
indicated on the label on the swingarm. If it is not so, it is
necessary to change the chain tension.
Important
Contact an Ducati Dealer or Authorised Workshop to
have the drive chain tensioned.
Warning
Proper tightening of screws (1, fig. 52a) on swingarm
is fundamental for the rider and passenger safety.
Important
A chain which is not properly tensioned might cause
early wear of any transmission parts.
1
fig. 52a
38 รท 42 mm
fig. 52