Checking Drive Chain Tension - Ducati PANIGALE Owner's Manual

Checking drive chain tension

Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a Ducati Dealer
or authorised Service Centre.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the
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position where chain is tightest;
with a finger, push down the chain at the point of
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measurement and release;
set the motorcycle on the side stand;
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measure the distance (A) between the centres of
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the chain pin, placing the tape measure between
the plastic and the swinging arm in front of the
retaining screw (B):
A = 45 ÷ 47mm (1.77 ÷ 1.85 in);
A = 40 ÷ 42 mm (1.57 ÷ 1.65 in) (Taiwan versions
only).
Important
This only applies to the motorcycle STANDARD
settings, available upon delivery.
A
A
B
Fig 154
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