2006 Ducati Multistrada 1000 DS Owners Manual - Page 146

Changing motorcycle track alignment Motorcycle track alignment is the result of tests carried out under different riding conditions by our technical staff. Modifying the factory setting is a very delicate operation, which may lead to serious damage if carried out by unskilled people. Before changing the standard setting, measure the reference value (H, fig. 37.1). The rider can modify track alignment according to his/her needs by changing working position of the shock absorber (fig. 37.2). Increase/decrease the distance between the centres of linkage (2) by loosening the nuts (3) of the ball joints (1) and turning the flats (A). When finished, tighten the nuts (3) to 25 Nm. Notes Please note that the lower nut (3) has a left-hand thread. Warning Length of linkage (2), included between the two joint center lines (1), should not exceed 255 mm. E H fig. 37.1 2 2 1 3 3 A fig. 37.2 47