Checking The Drive Chain Tension; Chain Lubrication - Ducati MH900 EVOLUZIONE Owner's Manual

Checking drive chain tension (fig. 42)
Turn the rear wheel slowly until you find the position
where chain tension is highest.
With the motorcycle on the side stand, push the chain up
pressing with a finger at the point where it intersects
with swingarm centreline. The lower portion of the chain
should have a slack of 35-37 mm.
If not so, contact a Ducati Dealer or an Authorised
Workshop to have the chain tensioned up.
Warning
Tightening the rear wheel hub screws properly is
critical to rider safety.
Important
Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of
transmission parts.
Tensione catena (sul cavalletto laterale)
Chain tension adjustment (on side stand)
35 ÷ 37 mm

Chain lubrication

The chain fitted on your motorcycle has OR seals that
keep dirt out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts. The
seals might be irreparably damaged if the chain is
cleaned using non-specific solvents or washed using
steam or water jets. Dry the chain using compressed air
or absorbent material and apply SHELL Advance Chain or
Advance Teflon Chain on each link.
Important
Using non-specific lubricants may lead to severe
damage to chain, front and rear sprocket.
E
MH900evoluzione
cod. 43312671A
fig. 42
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