2002 S4 chain adjustment info

[Qomomoko]

Looked but could not find specifics for adjusting the chain on a 2002 S4.

from bottom of the swing arm to the top of the chain how much mm should there be ... or


pushing chain up and down the measuring the difference, how much should this be?

She is way too loose right now. Saw some tutorials but they mention specifics for other bikes. I imagine 1 inch movement is an approx. as long as it does not hit the swing arm.

Thanks.

[SpikeC]

Your owners manual says 25-27 mm of slack.
There are manuals available for download from the Ducati USA web site under the maintenance tab.

[Qomomoko]

Thanks for the info.


Cant open the page to the manual, wont down load,

do you have the specs for torquing the bolts on the axle and the one's to make sure the tire is even?

[Howie]

http://ducatimonsterforum.org/index.php?topic=373.0

In theory, the hatch marks on the adjuster plates.  Reality is they are rarely accurate.  Some make sure the front and rear sprockets are in line.  This can be done with a straight edge or lazer.  Some (myself included) prefer the axle is equal distance on both sides.  I do this by measuring from the center of the swing arm bushing to the center of the rear axle  on each side.  The choice is yours.  Make sure you tighten the adjuster bolts again after tightening the axle.

[Qomomoko]

Even after adjusting, is it normal for chain to hit the swing arm? While riding I noticed a noise and am convinced it was the chain being to slack and so when shifting the chain hit and made a hitting noise. I wished I would have measured before adjusting. 25 to 27 is pretty accurate , all the chain seems to be same tightness/stiffness.

[rule62]

A little loose is better than a little tight.

[Qomomoko]

all adjustments done , and the nose is gone!!! Will measure the slack again tomorrow.

Thanks

[Qomomoko]

Also,


all seems to be aligned well. However, I noticed that there is enough side play on the chain that by the middle of the swing arm i can move it sideways enough (less than half inch travel) to touch my rear tire. I am sure that during riding this side movements is not possible. Wanted to share this with you guys and see your opinions.  I have put a bit over 5k miles in the last 4 or so years I have had the bike; is it time to replace the chain? how do I know when? It looks in good condition to me. And when taken the bike to mechanics for other issues, they have not said anything about it ( assuming they looked the bike quickly over for problems).

[SpikeC]

 Pull the chain away from the middle of rear sprocket, if you can see half of a tooth it's worn out.