Chain Tension Inspection; Chain Lubrication - Ducati 748R Owner's Manual

Chain tension inspection (fig. 34)
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 centerline. The lower portion of the chain
should have a slack of 25 mm.
If not so, contact a Ducati Dealer or an Authorized
Workshop to have the chain tensioned up.
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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.
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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 any solvent other than those specific for
OR chains or washed using steam or water jets. After
cleaning, blow the chain dry or dry it using 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.
Tensione catena (sul cavalletto laterale)
Chain tension adjustment (on side stand)
fig. 34