Adjusting The Chain Tension - Ducati Monster 796 Workshop Manual

Maintenance operations
Loosen the clamp screw (5) that holds the steering tube to the steering head.
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Using service tool no. 88713.1058, turn the ring nut (6) to a torque of 30 Nm
5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque
settings).
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Tighten the screws (4) and (5) previously loosened, to a torque of 24 Nm 5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings).
Replace the handlebar (3), mount the U-bolt (2) apply the recommended grease to the screws (1) and tighten the four
retaining screws (1) to a torque of 25 Nm ±5% (Sect. 3 - 3, Frame torque settings), in the sequence 1-2-3-4-3.

Adjusting the chain tension

Turn the rear wheel slowly to find the position at which the chain is at its most taut.
With the motorcycle on its side stand, press with a finger in the centre of the bottom run of the chain and measure the
distance between the centres of chain link pins and the aluminium swingarm. The distance should be within 60 to 62 mm.