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

[999nik]

could anyone tell me what size socket i need for the rear axle nut and what torque it needs to be reset at,on an 05 999 so i can try and adjust the chain?

[yellowisfriedegg]

is that your '05 999 in your avatar ?


......'cos thats an 04

[999nik]

no mate that's the old one

Originally posted by 999nik
could anyone tell me what size socket i need for the rear axle nut and what torque it needs to be reset at,on an 05 999 so i can try and adjust the chain?

36mm socket & torque it back up to 180 NM - yes I know, tight!!

[Edited on 30-5-2005 by everton]

[999nik]

thanks everton.Not a bad season for you blues but the geordies will be back!