Changing Motorcycle Track Alignment - Ducati SPORTTOURING ST4s ABS Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft

Changing motorcycle track alignment (fig. 42 - fig.
43 - fig. 44)
Motorcycle track alignment is the result of tests carried
out under different riding conditions by our technical staff.
Modifying factory setting is a very delicate operation,
which may lead to serious damages if carried out by
unskilled people.
Before changing standard setting, measure the reference
value (H, fig. 42).
E
The rider can modify track alignment according to his/her
needs by changing working position of the shock
absorber.
Loosen lock nuts (3) to change ball joints (1) centre
distance.
Note
Please note that the lower nut (3) has a left-hand
thread.
Set linkage (2) with an open-end wrench.
When finished, tighten the nuts (3) to 25 Nm.
Warning
Length of linkage (2), included between the two joint
centre lines (1), should not exceed 272 mm.
50
1
3
2
2
1
H
fig. 42
3
fig. 43