I would think there would be a different load on the paddock stand. On side stand, everything is on the ground sharing the load whereas on a paddock stand its heavily compressed on the rear. More likely to make the adjustment loose than tight (?).
I made myself a gauge out of a piece of cardboard cut to size. Much simpler than peering at markings on rulers or calipers. Aluminium or plastic would be even better though
I think you're right about the different loads. The side stand supports some of the weight which the front wheel would otherwise support. The paddock stand, being further back, supports less weight from the front and more weight from the rear - so the rear suspension would be more compressed on the paddock stand than using the side stand. In addition, the side stand supports only sprung weight whereas the paddock stand supports total weight, sprung and unsprung together.
I suppose the question is: If you set the chain to the correct tension on the side stand, moved it to the centre stand and took a measurement, would you be able to set the chain on the centre stand using that second measurement? It's no big deal either way, but certainly easier to set the chain on the main stand.
Now I'm just confused I can see the point about unequal load on a paddock stand, but having seen the youtube video with, we are told, a main dealer doing it on a paddock stand, this seems to confirm what I first thought. Maybe you could adjust it on the side stand then see if the measurement is the same with the bike on a paddock stand, or not! I will also see what my dealer has to say on the matter. It would certainly be easier not having to do it on the side stand, and I'm all for easier Thanks for the replies
Do Ducati supply them in different sizes for different bikes? Easy to make your own though - just a square of thin aluminium, plastic or stainless cut to size or notched like the Ducati one will work perfectly.
Could you honestly be arsed, when the proper one is £6! Regardless of my technical abilities, def not.
Took me a few seconds to cut one out of cardboard and it would be the same for thinnish plastic. I do like the proper one but do they make one for my bike?? @nelly ??
Honestly don't know. Haven't seen one for the DVT. I use a steel rule and as the bikes are at chest height on the bench, it's not such a problem for us. the video, if it's the one I think it is, was of me doing a customers bike and got filmed..... In truth, the "correct way" is on the sidestand. I've checked between that and doing it on a paddock stand and there's next to nothing in it. There's more variation in checking at 4 different points on the chain or by simply lubing the chain can alter the measurement........ For me, again in the workshop, the bikes are loaded on paddock stands and that's the way we do it. Doing the bikes day in, day out, you do get the "feel" for it. As with everything, if you're unsure, then do it as per the manuals.
Just had a look and yes, they are in the parts list. 69710351A @ £3.47. Looks to cover all the DVT's inc. the 1260's. Not Enduro though.
I checked my 2014 and there was no difference in chain tension on sidestand or centerstand, engine running or not.
That’s not a tree squid, thats a free squid, unless it’s an Irish squid of course Still doesn’t help us 999 owners though
