Changing Motorcycle Track Alignment (749S) - Ducati 749 2003 Manual

Changing motorcycle track alignment (749S)

(fig. 40-41-42)
Motorcycle track alignment is the result of tests carried
out under different riding conditions by our technical
staff.
Modifying factory setting is a very delicate operation,
which may lead to serious damages if carried out by
unskilled people.
Before changing standard setting, measure the reference
value (H, fig. 40).
E
The rider can modify track alignment according to his/her
needs by changing working position of the shock
absorber.
Loosen lock n uts (3) to change ball joints (1) center
distance.
Note
Please note that the lower nut (3) has a left-hand
thread.
Turn flat (4) on linkage (2) with an open-end wrench.
When finished, tighten the nuts (3) to 25 Nm.
Warning
Length of linkage (2), included between the two
joint center lines (1), should not exceed 285 mm.
42
1
3
2
4
3
1
H
fig. 40
fig. 41