Ducati Monster 695 User Manual page 67

Maintenance operations
Tighten all the previously loosened screws to the specified torque (Sect. C 3,
Reposition the handlebar, fit the two U-bolts (2) and tighten the four U-bolt screws (1) to the specified torque (Sect. C
3, Frame torque settings).
Adjusting chain tension
Move the motorcycle slowly until finding the position at which the chain is tightest.
Place the motorcycle on the side stand.
Push the chain upwards with one finger at swingarm mid-length (see label).
The lower section of the chain should move by approx. 25 - 27 mm.
When required, adjust tension as follows:
Loosen nuts (1) at the wheel shaft ends.
Tighten (turn clockwise) the screws (2) equally on both sides of the swingarm to increase tension, or slacken to
decrease it. In the latter case, you will need to push the wheel forward.
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Frame torque settings).