Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Preload adjustment on 749

[lancisto]

Can someone out there advise as to the best way to adjust the rear preload on a 749. There just doesnt seem to be enough room to turn the rings with a "C" spaner and using a punch and hammer just seems a bit gash to me.
Cheers

[KeefyB]

Punch and hammer I'm afraid,.....unless you want to unbolt the shock and do it out of the bike.
I use a bit of alloy bar,.....does'nt mark the collars too bad.......

[lancisto]

Thanks Keefy, punch and hammer it is then.

Don't you just love them Italians

[twpd]

You can buy ratchet c-spanners you know.

[KeefyB]

Originally posted by twpd
You can buy ratchet c-spanners you know.

True,....but there just is'nt a lot of space there to get a decent purchace on the collars.

[andyb]

ONce youve undone the lock nut, increasing the preload aint that bad using a c spanner, youve just got to be a bit inventive with turning it....and watch damaging your frame paint!

[lancisto]

I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.

[andyb]

Originally posted by lancisto
I think as a precaution I will tape the relevant frame parts. Although the VW touch up stick I have on the shelf is a surpriseingly good match I would rather not have to use it.

yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.

[Loz]

Originally posted by andyb
yes good plan, a bit of gaffer tape will protect.....its allways nice to do something and it not appear damaged afterwards.

Yes, rideouts, trackdays and such ...

[andyb]

Originally posted by Loz

Yes, rideouts, trackdays and such ...

you cad you!