Hi Everyone. I've been looking for a Multistrada 2011 chain gauge for ages. Does anyone know where I can buy one? Last time i did my chain I overtightened it. Thanks
Losing the chain gauge seems to be a fairly common problem. It's a simple gadget and I would imagine a doddle for a sheet metal worker to fabricate quite quickly. If you search recent posts for Sat Nav mount you'll find the son of a member (?) who's knocked up a Navihalter type sat nav mount for sale. He might be interested in knocking out a few gauges as well. Just a thought.
Measure down from swingarm at point marked, to middle of side plate pin. Main issue is make sure if you have leccy suspension model to put in solo no luggage Enduro mode. I think that's right? Memory not too good these days. :Arghh:
On a related note, does everyone measure the tension with the bike on the side stand and then do the adjustment? I find altering the tension only really doable with the bike on the centre stand because of the naff adjustment tool supplied with the bike.
Can be done on the centre stand but the chain pins don't line up with the notch. If I remember right the bottom of the notch lines up with the top of the rivet. I think if you search the Multistrada website (Ducati MTS1200 Forum and search for chain adjustment you'll find the relevant article.
Ive been directed to this by Crystaljohn Sam1199's Story - "just Popping Out On My Bike" - Something We'd All Love To Do! | Page 5 | Ducati Forum looks like a perfect solution. Cheers
You should do the chain adjustment in Urban mode on the side stand It is easier on the centre stand or a bike lift but the chain rivets don't line up with the notch on the gauge, I have remarked mine so it works on the centre stand or the side stand
I have just put a new chain and sprocket kit on. So needed to adjust the chain after the initial stretch. As usual bike in urban and on side stand to do adjustment. Get it spot on,but if you sit on the bike,the chain tension becomes much too tight in my book. So I have adjusted it that it has about 30mm free play with one rider sat on it, no sidestand used etc, what I call eat world scenario. The way it was according to Ducati was dangerously tight?
I had to replace my chain and sprocket due to over tightening last time. don't need that expense again.
I'm very much of the same opinion, and keep re-reading that section of the manual to make sure I'm doing it properly. OTOH, I do seem to notice when riding if it's a bit slacker than it should be (stop sniggering at the back). I think I'll adjust it so it's as loose as possible, but still just within spec.
... or you could use a tape measure or ruler. Any measure which can read off 35mm - 36mm - 37mm would do the job.
Holy crap, what's wrong with using a ruler? Just in case you don't know the size I did this, just to show I'm not a complete twat.
But my point is that Ducati state to make this measurement on the side stand in urban mode. But once the bike is on the ground with a rider sat on it,the chain slack completely disappears !! Surely that cannot be right?
Surely that's right, you don't want slack in your chain, you don't want it over tight but slack should be taken up.
Well, yes, but... the chain should be at its tightest, but not taut, when the front sprocket, swingarm pivot and rear axle are all in line. But does that happen when you're just sat stationary on the bike, especially with a foot down? Probably not. I guess I might have to get my glamorous assistant to help me check, just to put my mind at rest.
