2004 Ducati Superbike 999 Owners Manual - Page 144

Changing motorcycle track alignment (fig. 38-3940) Motorcycle track alignment is the result of tests carried out under different riding conditions by our technical staff. Modifying factory setting is a very delicate operation, which may lead to serious damages if carried out by unskilled people. Before changing standard setting, measure the reference value (H, fig. 38). H The rider can modify track alignment according to his/her needs by changing working position of the shock absorber. Loosen lock n uts (3) to change ball joints (1) center distance. Note Please note that the lower nut (3) has a left-hand thread. Turn flat (4) on linkage (2) with an open-end wrench. When finished, tighten the nuts (3) to 25 Nm. Warning Length of linkage (2), included between the two joint center lines (1), should not exceed 285 mm. E fig. 38 1 3 2 4 3 1 fig. 39 45