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Reading the user manual I noticed that to adjust the chain tension Ducati suggests to go to a Ducati Workshop.
If anyone is interested I would like to explain the procedure that I followed today.

At first, measure the chain tension according to user manual procedure. I think that is better a loose chain than too tight .
Then unsrew the two bolts (or screws) indicated in photo with letter A.
More, using a plastic screwdriver or scalpel (I used a plastic tent peg showed in photo nr. 2) and a hammer (showed in photo nr. 2) try to rotate in clockwise the flange indicated with letter B to loosen the chain, or in counterclockwise, to tighten it.

Note: you need 2 or 3 millimeters to change chain tension significantly.

After that, you can tighten the two bolts indicated with letter A.

Simone

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this eccentric adjuster wrench makes it easy to adjust tension:

Motowheels Ultimate Chain Tool: Large Axle

You can also find similar ones on ebay.

Simone said:
Reading the user manual I noticed that to adjust the chain tension Ducati suggests to go to a Ducati Workshop.
If anyone is interested I would like to explain the procedure that I followed today.

At first, measure the chain tension according to user manual procedure. I think that is better a loose chain than too tight .
Then unsrew the two bolts (or screws) indicated in photo with letter A.
More, using a plastic screwdriver or scalpel (I used a plastic tent peg showed in photo nr. 2) and a hammer (showed in photo nr. 2) try to rotate in clockwise the flange indicated with letter B to loosen the chain, or in counterclockwise, to tighten it.

Note: you need 2 or 3 millimeters to change chain tension significantly.

After that, you can tighten the two bolts indicated with letter A.

Simone

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Please get the appropriate tool for the job, don't hammer and chisel the Pani.

Ducati Part #: 88713.3211 Wrench for adjusting the eccentric hub
 
Don't need to buy the factory tool plenty of aftermarket out there for less $$ work just as well. THe motowheels wrench I listed was only one of many.

jyli19 said:
Please get the appropriate tool for the job, don't hammer and chisel the Pani.

Ducati Part #: 88713.3211 Wrench for adjusting the eccentric hub
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I agree, plenty of aftermarket spanner wrench out there, just don't hammer and chisel. The hub is one damn expensive part to replace, so are any other Ducati part for that matter.
 
yep, believe the bare hub is about $1500!!! edit: nope just looked it up only $656!

jyli19 said:
I agree, plenty of aftermarket spanner wrench out there, just don't hammer and chisel. The hub is one damn expensive part to replace, so are any other Ducati part for that matter.
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So is it just me or is it that the hub is really tight and difficult to rotate? And yes I had the pinch bolts very loose and I am using a spanner wrench.

Does the bike need to be lifted so that no weight is on the rear suspension or can you adjust the chain while on the side stand/ rear stand?
 
it's easier to adjust with the rear end on the stand. But it shouldn't be that hard to turn the eccentric, if lifting it in the air doesn't solve the issue than I'd button it back up and take it to the dealer.

I seem to recall some posts about people having trouble with the hubs not adjusting and apparently they weren't lubed sufficiently at the factory.


Ducati Dreams said:
So is it just me or is it that the hub is really tight and difficult to rotate? And yes I had the pinch bolts very loose and I am using a spanner wrench.

Does the bike need to be lifted so that no weight is on the rear suspension or can you adjust the chain while on the side stand/ rear stand?
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zvez said:
...... apparently they weren't lubed sufficiently at the factory.
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Yes there is a service bulletin about the lack of lube on the 1199 hubs. The dealer will pull it out, clean it up and lube it properly under warranty. Get it done!
 
zvez said:
it's easier to adjust with the rear end on the stand. But it shouldn't be that hard to turn the eccentric, if lifting it in the air doesn't solve the issue than I'd button it back up and take it to the dealer.

I seem to recall some posts about people having trouble with the hubs not adjusting and apparently they weren't lubed sufficiently at the factory.
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Yep, I was having trouble so I put it all together and ended up taking it to the dealer. Haven't tried it since to see if it is easier now.
 

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