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

[smilo006]

Trying to get my bike (996R) back to "standard / factory" ride height and then adjust again after putting new rear sprocket on.

Is there any way to consistently measure the rear ride height without the tool? Or is the only fool proof method with the tool?

If so what should the start measurement be?

(Searched history and found lots of ride height discussion but no method advise).

[skidlids]

On the old notice board I remember putting measurements to the subframe from the wheel nut along with the corresponding measurements for the tool. Don't know where that info is now. I tried accessing the old notice board but it doesn't seem to be available anymore

[PaulC]

I made up a ride height tool for a total cost of about £1. Need about 1m length of wood (I used 1in square) and circular hole saw set. Cut out two plugs of the right diameter to fit into your frame (where you may well have the frame plugs fitted) and then make a 'Y' piece with the short arm coming from the lower frame location and the long arm extending out over the axle. You then have a tool equivalent to the £90 OEM item with a fixed point to measure to. If interested I can provide measurements and a picture.

[pj748r]

Paul,You have u2u

Pete

[Edited on 29-6-2004 by pj748r]