Ducati DESERTX, Owner'S Manual

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Checking drive chain tension
Important
Improper chain tension will lead to early wear of
transmission parts.
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position
where chain is tightest.
Position the vehicle on the side stand.
With a finger, push down the chain at the point of
measurement and release.
Measure the distance (A) between the swinging arm
and the chain pin centre, placing the tape measure at
the rear end of the chain sliding shoe.
Value (A) between the centre of the chain pins and
the sliding shoe, for chain tensioning, is allowable if:
A = (47 ÷ 49) mm (1.85 ÷ 1.93) in.
This only applies to the motorcycle standard
settings, available upon delivery.
Important
This only applies to the motorcycle STANDARD
settings, available upon delivery.
Important
Repeat the measurement at three different,
equally spaced points on the chain.
Attention
Carry out these inspection operations with the
engine off, the vehicle at a standstill, on a flat ground
and on the stand.
A
A
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