Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 998 / 996 / 916 / 748 > chain

[adam]

i have already got the carrier, now have a 36 on the way. upto what size sprocket would i need to change the length of the chain from the 94 links?

[andyb]

The problem is withg the eccentric hub mate. You can probably fit up to 40 tooth sprocket with that chain, but you will be moving your rear wheel further and further forward.

Not only will you lose stability, it will also alter your ride height!

Have you got the chain yet?

Viewing from the chain side the eccentric wants to be sitting at around 5 o clock. With the ultimate length from swing arm pivot to wheel centre of 500mm.

[madmav]

shorter wheelbase !

quicker steering but as Andy says can be twitchy!

do it rite if not you will die!

[Shazaam!]

[adam]

havent got the chain yet. is it wise to go for the 96 chain?

[Edited on 10-2-2005 by adam]

[Shazaam!]

For a 15/38 the 96-link chain is best for two reasons:

You get a longer wheelbase for high speed stability, plus you can raise the rear ride height back to the previous position.

Unfortunately, a 94-link chain will raise the ride height (because of the eccentric adjuster,) and because the rear ride height adjuster rod is in it's shortest/lowest position from the factory, you won't be able to bring the rear ride height back down.

[electricsheep]

Originally posted by Shazaam!

Hi shazaam, have you got a guide like that for the 749/999

Rob

[Edited on 10-2-2005 by electricsheep]

[Shazaam!]

[madmav]

Whats the best ride height setting?

and could i make a Tool to set it without having to buy that very expensive ducati one!

Shazzam??????

[Shazaam!]

Make one like this.



The rear is very sensitive to height changes. It can drastically change the way the bike turns and holds a line.

As a rule, the more rear ride height you add, the faster the bike will turn. The ride height should be set to make the bike turn quickly, not fall into a corner, or require rider input to hold a line.

Start with the stock setting and raise it a couple mm at a time. You'll see what I mean.