Ducati Sporting Club UK > Model Specific - Discussion, Technical Problems and Help > 999 / 749 > Socket Size.......help please

[Green1]

Need to buy today ... can some kind person advise me on what size socket I need to get to enable me to loosen the rear axle so I can adjust the chain. On an 04 999r type swinging arm. Thanks v much

[clint]

36MM TORQUE SETTING 180nm.

[clint]

Sorry i may be wrong because its "r" version swing arm.

[andyb]

Not wrong

[Loz]

I know I'm making a big mistake here, but why do you need to loosen the rear axle to adjust the chain on a 999? I just use the tension adjusters on my '03 999S.


I know I'm in for a kickin' now ...

[yellowisfriedegg]

Originally posted by Loz
I know I'm making a big mistake here, but why do you need to loosen the rear axle to adjust the chain on a 999? I just use the tension adjusters on my '03 999S.


I know I'm in for a kickin' now ...

how can the adjusters move the rear wheel if the axle bolt is tight ?


I think you will find that you have been NOT adjusting your chain tension

[Green1]

36mm correct ....fits like a dream - thanks to Clint

[guest1]

Originally posted by Loz
I know I'm making a big mistake here, but why do you need to loosen the rear axle to adjust the chain on a 999? I just use the tension adjusters on my '03 999S.


I know I'm in for a kickin' now ...

Has anyone actually read the owners manual then

No mention of how to adjust the tension in there, other than:

"Important - Have the drive chain tensioned up at a Ducati Dealer or Authorized Workshop."

Darren: was it normal socket or slim fit? When I checked mine last night the nut seems to be recessed in the swing arm.

[Loz]

Originally posted by yellowisfriedegghow can the adjusters move the rear wheel if the axle bolt is tight ?


I think you will find that you have been NOT adjusting your chain tension

I guess you're right, but the chain tension does get adjusted - maybe my axle's loose?

I recall my dealer told me I don't need to slacken off the nut, so I guess we're both wrong!

[KeefyB]

guest1,a normal socket will fit fine.I think I got mine from Halfrauds.
And Loz,please tell me you are taking the mick!!??!!
How do you think those puny adjusters move the rear wheel back without undoing the spindle nut first!
As for taking the bike to a dealer to get the chain adjusted,.....