which chain adjustment tool to buy

Bootneck · Apr 8, 2020

Found this online ref chain adjustment, any updates on the correct torque settings for the pinch bolts?
https://static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10143719-9999.pdf#page=1

From the link attached above in the following paragraphs is says the following:
11.4 The measured distance between the pin center of the chain and the chain sliding shoe must be between 23 ÷ 25 mm

Currently before I go ahead and adjust mine it as over 35mm slack, I'm just waiting for my chain adjustment tool to arrive before I try to adjust my chain

Pete T · Apr 8, 2020

That is a very poor technical document.

The sticker on your swing-arm is correct. Rotate to the tightest point in the chain, take the mid-point measurement and adjust sag to spec. A 6" steel rule is ideal for this.

I removed that sticker and the tyre pressure one and stuck them both inside the seat pad thingy...

Bootneck · Apr 11, 2020

Have we come to a collective decision about the correct torque settings for the pinch bolts, is it 35nm / 25nm / 20nm

Paul G · Apr 11, 2020

From my 1299 manual, cant see it being much different

If the screws (1) are removed, lubricate with specified grease underside and thread, then tighten the screws (1) to
a torque of 25 Nm ± 5% proceeding with sequence 1-2-1.

Bootneck · Apr 11, 2020

Thanks Paul, 25NM seems to be the consensus, both you and Artic White say the same, I did see on YouTube saying 35nm which I will discount, the only other quote was on a separate Ducati forum saying 20nm, so basically 25nm is in the middle and im sure if i plumb for that i shouldn't go too far wrong, its strange that we cant find out exactly what it is, i can't call my dealer as they are shut due to COVID19, ill go for 25nm

Paul G · Apr 11, 2020

Pretty sure they used the same parts bin as the last few models plus they are only pinch bolts and dont need a lot of torque. If youre unsure then marker paint the eccentric ring/hub.

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