Ducati Monster 796 2011 User Manual

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Tensioning the drive chain
Make the rear wheel turn until you find the position where chain
is tightest. Set the vehicle on the side stand. Lower the chain by
pressing down on it only with your finger at the point of
measurement, and release. Measure distance (A) between
chain pin centre and the aluminium section of the swingarm. It
must be: A = 39÷41 mm (fig. 98). To adjust the tension loosen
the wheel shaft nut (1, fig. 99), tighten the screw (2) to the same
torque in the opposite direction on both sides of the swingarm
in order to increase the tension or loosen to reduce it. In the
latter case, you will need to push the wheel forward.
Important
Have chain tension adjusted by a Ducati Dealer or
authorised Service Centre.
Warning
An incorrectly tensioned chain will lead to accelerated
wear of the transmission components.
Check the positioning marks on both sides of the swingarm, to
guarantee the perfect wheel alignment. Grease wheel shaft nut
(1) thread with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and tighten to a torque of
145 Nm. Grease the adjusting screws (2) thread with SHELL
Alvania R3 and tighten to a torque of 10 Nm.
Warning
Correct tightening of swinging arm screws (1, fig. 99)
is critical to rider and passenger safety.
39 ÷ 41 mm
A
fig. 98
2 1
fig. 99

Ducati Monster 796 2011 Specifications

General

Displacement	803 cc
Compression Ratio	11:1
Power	87 hp (64 kW) @ 8250 rpm
Fuel System	Electronic fuel injection, 45 mm throttle body
Exhaust	Lightweight 2-1-2 system with catalytic converter and lambda probe
Transmission	6-speed
Final Drive	Chain; Front sprocket 15; Rear sprocket 39
Frame	Tubular steel Trellis frame
Front Suspension	43 mm upside-down fork
Front Wheel Travel	120 mm (4.7 in)
Rear Wheel Travel	148 mm (5.8 in)
Front Brake	2 x 320 mm discs, 4-piston radial caliper
Rear Brake	245 mm disc, 2-piston caliper
Front Tire	120/70 ZR17
Rear Tire	180/55 ZR17
Dry Weight	167 kg (368 lb)
Seat Height	800 mm (31.5 in)
Engine Type	L-Twin, Desmodromic, 2 valves per cylinder, air cooled
Bore x Stroke	88 mm x 66 mm
Torque	78 Nm @ 6250 rpm
Rear Suspension	Progressive linkage with preload and rebound adjustable monoshock
Fuel Capacity	15 L