Checking The Drive Chain Tension - Ducati MONSTER S2R 1000 Use And Maintenance Manual

Checking the drive chain tension

Move the motorcycle slowly until you find the point at
which the upper section of the chain is most taut.
Place the motorcycle on its sidestand.
Push the chain upwards with a finger in correspondence
with the centre of the swingarm (see adhesive label).
The bottom run of the chain must be able to deflect 30 to
32 mm.
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If not, have the chain tensioned at a Ducati Dealer or
Authorized Service Centre.
Warning
For the safety of the rider, it is essential that the
eccentric hub clamp bolts are correctly tightened.
Important
An incorrectly tensioned chain will cause the rapid
wear of transmission parts.
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(fig. 47)
30 ÷ 32 mm
fig. 47