2014 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale R Owners Manual - Page 260
2014 Ducati Superbike 1199 Panigale R Manual
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Check drive chain tension Important Have chain tension adjusted by a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Service Center. Turn the rear wheel until you find the position where chain is tightest. Set the vehicle on the side stand. With just a finger, push down the chain at the point of measurement and release. Measure the distance (A) between the center of the chain pins and the aluminum section of the swingarm: it must be A = 1.85 in (47 mm) - 1.93 in (49 mm). 47 ÷ 49 mm 1.85 ÷ 1.93 in Important This only applies to the motorcycle standard settings, available upon delivery. A Fig 175 258
Check drive chain tension
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a Ducati Dealer
or Authorized Service Center.
Turn the rear wheel until you find the position where
chain is tightest. Set the vehicle on the side stand.
With just a finger, push down the chain at the point
of measurement and release.
Measure the distance (A) between the center of the
chain pins and the aluminum section of the
swingarm: it must be A = 1.85 in (47 mm) - 1.93 in
(49 mm).
Important
This only applies to the motorcycle standard
settings, available upon delivery.
A
1.85 ÷ 1.93 in
47 ÷ 49 mm
Fig 175
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