Checking Drive Chain Tension; Chain Lubrication - Ducati MONSTER S4R Owner's Manual

Checking drive chain tension (fig. 53)
When the vehicle is on the side stand, the drive chain
should be at a certain distance from the swinging arm
(min. distance 20-25 mm).
If the distance is not as specified, contact an Authorised
Dealer or Service Center to have the drive chain
tensioned.
Warning
For the rider's safety, it is fundamental that the
E
eccentric hub screws are properly tightened.
A chain that has not been properly tensioned might
cause early wear of any transmission parts.

Chain lubrication

The chain fitted on your motorcycle has O-rings that keep
dirt out of and lubricant inside the sliding parts. The seals
might be irreparably damaged if the chain is cleaned
using non-specific solvents or washed using steam or
water jets. Dry the chain using compressed air or
absorbent material and apply SHELL Advance Chain or
Advance Teflon Chain on each link.
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Important
Using non-specific lubricants may lead to severe
damage to chain, front and rear sprocket.
20 ÷ 25 mm
fig. 53