Adjusting The Chain Tension - Ducati SCRAMBLER 800 Workshop Manual

Hide thumbs Also See for SCRAMBLER 800:
Table of Contents

Advertisement

Adjusting the chain tension

Slowly move the motorcycle until you find the position where chain is tightest.
Set the motorcycle on the side stand.
Measure chain tension at the centre of the lower section, with the motorcycle on the side stand: lower the
chain by pressing down on it only with your finger, release it and measure the distance between the centre
of the chain pins and the aluminium section of the swingarm.
Value (A) must be: 27 ÷ 29 mm
If the chain tensioning has to be changed, proceed as follows:
Loosen rear wheel retaining nut (1).

Advertisement

Table of Contents
loading

Table of Contents