Socket Size.......help please

Green1 · 12-Oct-2004, 13:14

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 · 12-Oct-2004, 13:24

36MM TORQUE SETTING 180nm.

clint · 12-Oct-2004, 13:26

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

andyb · 12-Oct-2004, 18:12

Not wrong

Loz · 13-Oct-2004, 09:20

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 · 13-Oct-2004, 10:28

Quote:

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 · 13-Oct-2004, 10:53

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

guest1 · 13-Oct-2004, 14:18

Quote:

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 · 13-Oct-2004, 19:03

Quote:

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 · 14-Oct-2004, 07:05

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,.....

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12-Oct-2004, 13:14	#1
Green1 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 185 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Smoke Mood: 1098s...oh yes Socket Size.......help please 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 Reply

12-Oct-2004, 13:24	#2
clint Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 998 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Camberley Surrey 36MM TORQUE SETTING 180nm. Reply

12-Oct-2004, 13:26	#3
clint Registered Forum User 888 at Last !!! Posts: 998 Join Date: Oct 2003 Location: Camberley Surrey Sorry i may be wrong because its "r" version swing arm. Reply

12-Oct-2004, 18:12	#4
andyb Registered Forum User BSB Star Posts: 6,720 Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: northampton Mood: Has change happened...must of missed it! Not wrong Reply

13-Oct-2004, 09:20	#5
Loz Registered Forum User Big Twin Posts: 1,973 Join Date: Apr 2004 Location: West Sussex Mood: Train comes and I know its destination 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 ... Reply

13-Oct-2004, 10:53	#7
Green1 Registered Forum User Mille Posts: 185 Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: The Smoke Mood: 1098s...oh yes 36mm correct ....fits like a dream - thanks to Clint Reply