Become a Pro: Cleaning & Adjusting your Panigale V4 Chain!

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NOTE: Ducati updated the torque spec for the swingarm pinch bolts to 20 Nm: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/201...
Intimidated by the chain adjustment process on your Ducati Panigale V4, or any single-sided swingarm model? Watch Kevin break down the process, step-by-step. Don't pay a Ducati dealer big bucks for this simple procedure!
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@ashten92 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you again Kevin, that is definitely the best Ducati chain service video out there, i also just perchased Ducati spacers for my Pentigale V-4, they make my bike allot less herkey jerkey, thanks again Kevin.

@brianglendenning1632 4 жыл бұрын

Wow - that was easier than on my s1000r. A neat way to adjust chain tension

@jmanayam 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video! Thanks for schooling me up!

@markrivers2651 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! Very helpful! Thanks!

@MrJamyca 5 жыл бұрын

Great Video and thank you for the giving everyone an insight into chain maintenance. Definitely a procedure that gets overlooked by a lot of people. Just one thing, its actually 24nm not 35nm for the torque settings for the pinch bolts. Just for reference for anyone who is watching outside the US

@DucatiSpacers 5 жыл бұрын

Just confirmed in the V4 Service manual that you're correct- I see 25 Nm for those particular bolts. Sorry for the mixup!

@ethanmax3168 4 жыл бұрын

So what happen now if it over toque to the 35nm as he did? Can that ruin the hub?

@paper____ 6 жыл бұрын

By the way, GREAT VIDEO KEVIN !!!!!!!!!!!!!!

@primitiveflier 4 жыл бұрын

Please make a video on how to change the oil!! :) Awesome vid btw!

@wes3029 4 жыл бұрын

Excellent video ! Thanks

@etheducatista9308 6 жыл бұрын

Great video Kevin. Thank you!

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

Of course, glad you liked it! Gonna adjust your own chain now?? 😁

@etheducatista9308 6 жыл бұрын

Yes this Friday.

@mibo778 4 жыл бұрын

Good Video. I have a 2018 V4s and have taken it to the dealership. (AMS Ducati Dallas) they are awesome but the money you save is worth it. Thanks for the vids keep them coming.

@DucatiSpacers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@JosiasRivera 3 жыл бұрын

You live in Dallas?

@charlieryan1736 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for another informative video

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

Of course! thanks for tuning in 👊🏻

@robertmulholland7319 5 жыл бұрын

brilliant kev thanks mate

@xTacomancer 5 ай бұрын

Great video!

@pdx650 2 жыл бұрын

Kevin with Ducati Spacers, gloves will help with the clean up afterwards, but you know this. Thanks for sharing the video. I do have a 5th gen (1998) Honda VFR800FI Interceptor and, as you know, it has this ELF Pro-arm swingarm. I love my bike for several reasons, but the swingarm is a one of the reasons. The gear-driven cams is another. the slightly upright seating position is another, the fact it is a sport-tour or tour-sport bike is another. The PO (previous Owner) had installed a K&N air filter, but I forgot and I bought a paper filter and have held onto the K&N after installing the other one. No need to toss it out. It had Heli-bars already when I bought it 8,000 miles ago (2015). What is not to like about this generation?

@ashten92 3 жыл бұрын

In the owners manuel it says to have the dealer do the job for every little thing, not just the chain adjustment. Great video by the way, you explained it perfectly my friend. Thank you!

@blob2092 2 жыл бұрын

It even says the dealer should clean and lubricate the chain on the SS950, ridiculous!

@ashten92 2 жыл бұрын

@@blob2092 that is ridiculous. Lol they just want the money.

@NetMillionaire 5 жыл бұрын

Excellent Video! I just bought a Speciale! What’s it like to own and ride?

@waynegriffiths9978 6 жыл бұрын

Good video! Thanks 👍

@amoorsiraj9711 3 жыл бұрын

Make a video on how to add frame sliders. The way you make the video is awesome

@spbub 5 жыл бұрын

CHECK THE BOLTS ON THE LOWER CHAIN GUIDE!! The rear one on mine had almost wound itself out and unbeknown to me the chain has touched the swingarm!! Clearly the threadlock Ducati use is not very good!! Luckily the marks are minor and I will touch them up fine. The chain was fine at 2200 miles. If you look after the chain on these bikes they require minimum adjustment. Thanks for the video 👍

@GeorgiaGrowGuy 6 жыл бұрын

i have found using a shop rag running around the chain prior to applying any cleaner removes about 70% of the grime and makes the whole process a lot cleaner and less timely. I have to agree that no Michelle=less fun.

@JohnSmith-qt7ul 2 жыл бұрын

Good tip. Timely means quick or efficient. So in your statement you’re actually saying the process takes longer if you use the shop rag first. Should’ve read ‘more timely’ or ‘less time consuming’.

@jtab5392 4 жыл бұрын

If your going to adjust your chain you should check the chain slack in different parts of your chain because chains dostretch over time. If you dont you could be adjusting your chain on a loose or tight part of your chain. Some good information but forgot to mention that.

@DucatiSpacers 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the added detail!

@gixxerfoolwhat Жыл бұрын

Find the tightest spot on the chain.. measure the slack at that point and adjust it from there. Avoids over tightening the chain

@geertd3244 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the video! Does anyone have any idea what the torque value is for the pinch bolts on a V2 ?

@mrshowtime79 Ай бұрын

Do you know what the pinch bolts are supposed to be tightened down to exactly? I have a 23 Panigale V4S. I really appreciate the help

@dakoolguy111 10 ай бұрын

Does anyone know if the chain loosening after time could cause shifting issues? I haven't had my chain serviced since last fall and was riding the other night, stepped down to shift 6 to 5 and throttled on and the bike free-revved to redline then after a second dropped into 5th gear very hard and sent the front end up in the air

@MrAdiswagg 5 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much!

@rchurricane 6 жыл бұрын

On the V4 keep the tension on the tight side of the recommendation. There have been cases where the chain was to loose and actually has broken open the case and oil came rushing out. Just a little added info good video by the way.

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

Noted, thanks for the tip man!! 😁

@HienPham-hk9yj 3 жыл бұрын

Wow that is so easy for a single swingarm bike

@chanumarqu3723 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you

@brettnixon8344 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for that informative video. Also how do you know so much about motorcycle maintenance were you a Ducati technician in your past life.

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

LOL, nah. Just been working on my own bikes and cars for years, I just know the basics!

@amaryasxr 5 жыл бұрын

Kevin make a video about the top speed of your v4 speciale...REALLY appreciate it

@DucatiSpacers 5 жыл бұрын

Don't need a video, the speedo turns off at 186mph. Spoiler alert!

@paper____ 6 жыл бұрын

When it's on the stand the weight is on the wheel. If you had a pit lift that lifted the bike from the center , then you would have to take it down to check the chains tension.

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

That's a good point! Thought I think it's still a good practice to double-check it off the stand.

@failranch9542 4 жыл бұрын

On a 939 Hypermotard (single side swing arm, 2 pinch bolts,...same basic design) it matters. What Eileen says sounds very logical but I’ve found empirically that there is 4 to 5 mm of difference between being on the Pit bull (as shown here) and being on the side stand. I’m not smart enough to articulate why that is, but it is. Might be why the decal says “...appoggiare il veicolo sulla stampella laterale..”

@mcgman8058 2 жыл бұрын

@@failranch9542 its because when on the side stand some of the load is being distributed to the side. on the rear lift all the sprung weight is bearing down evenly (minus the front rake from lifting the stand).

@dsd-downshiftdave8056 4 ай бұрын

So when you push up on the chain it should measure 1 inch

@avinashdavid2881 6 жыл бұрын

Great video, is the chain adjustment same for other bikes?

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

david avi all the Panigale models, and almost all single sided swingarm Ducatis use the exact same procedure!

@pipo655scu7 4 жыл бұрын

Hello there! You mention motorex but you ended up using a different cleaner. I have a Multistrada 2016 pikes peak. Is this process similar for the multi? Thanks

@DucatiSpacers 4 жыл бұрын

Should be identical for any bike with a single-side swingarm!

@Spartanshaq777 5 жыл бұрын

THAT LOOKS WAYYYYY TOOO HARD!!! ON A 30K BIKE?? I COULD BE KILLED!!!!! lol no but I saw the video in the feed, and it didnt occur to me that "WAIT, ITS SINGLE SIDED! HOW DO YOU ADJUST THE CHAIN????" its a good vid, looks pretty easy :D

@DucatiSpacers 5 жыл бұрын

Shaqthecam983 haha yep, not bad at all!

@DAVIDEPWDD 6 жыл бұрын

on chain lube you should give a try of maxima chain wax......

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

Ive been using the same can for like 5 years, haven't need to buy a new one yet! 😝

@malucci007 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, read the instructions for the Maxima clean up, you should rinse with water.

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

David Gtz been doing it for years with no water, never had an issue. Seems counter intuitive to put water on the chain!

@malucci007 6 жыл бұрын

Ducati Spacers i use air from a home vacuum to dry the chain after rinse the product with water, and a microfiber towel. save money and garbage instead a paper towels, watch my channel i have a vídeo doing this. grettings from Mexico.

@paper____ 6 жыл бұрын

There needs to be a Video about the fuel tank pressure problem. My friend filled up his V4 the other day when his fuel light came on & fuel shot at least ten feet up in the air. I was parked in front of him & it was even all over my bike. If you remove the charcoal canister it will cure this problem. When they install the custom titanium exhaust ( like I have ) they remove it. My bike never did this.

@DucatiSpacers 6 жыл бұрын

There's a recall through Ducati to replace a seal in the fuel cap. He should be able to get that installed for free at the dealer. Supposed to provide proper venting!

@paper____ 6 жыл бұрын

Theres 2 different thinks. The cap is one. This problem is venting the tank. When you only have 1 gallon of gas in the tank & open the cap & it shoots 10 feet in the air, the cap is not at fault. For some reason the tank is not venting. I believe this is only on the USA bikes. Thanks Calf.

@adriandudley3496 3 жыл бұрын

Can you tell me where you got the single sided swingarm stand from? Or drop the link. It'd be greatly appreciated.

@DucatiSpacers 3 жыл бұрын

It's just the Pitbull stand for single-sided swingarm models! www.pit-bull.com/ducati-panigale-v4/pit-bull-elite-one-armed-rear-ducati-v4-multistrada-1260-f0109-200

@harnavworld6144 2 жыл бұрын

can you recommend a cheap & best Paddock stand for Panigale V2 2021. What is that you are using & how much is for that in USD please?

@DucatiSpacers 2 жыл бұрын

Well, cheap and best are not the same! I use the Pitbull stand which you can find on their site, probably the best balance of cost to quality!

@brewwatchco 4 жыл бұрын

Is this the same process and tools for the 1199 Panigale base? Thank you for the great tutorial! -Jonathan

@DucatiSpacers 4 жыл бұрын

Yep, exact same process!

@brewwatchco 4 жыл бұрын

@@DucatiSpacers Great - thank you! Just ordered the tool to adjust the chain.

@brewwatchco 4 жыл бұрын

@@DucatiSpacers Just tried the 8mm hex but it was too small. Will come back with the exact size used for 1199 Panigale 2012 base.

@golfnerd3107 5 жыл бұрын

The manual says to take it to Ducati because many people today can’t even handle changing their oil. Also keeping their service dept coffers full doesn’t hurt.

@DucatiSpacers 5 жыл бұрын

Golf Nerd change my own oil? But I might splash oil on my Rolex! 🧐

@SeksL28 2 жыл бұрын

Can you show me your videos or any link on 959 panigale how to install adjust chains?

@DucatiSpacers 2 жыл бұрын

The double-sided swingarm on the 959 is adjusted like any typical motorcycle chain. Just loosen the lock nuts and extend/retract the adjusters as needed to get the right chain tension. Just look up "how to adjust a motorcycle chain" and you'll find an appropriate video easily!

@punisher6001 4 жыл бұрын

I have a question about your rear stand... Which brand it is and how much did you paid for it?

@DucatiSpacers 4 жыл бұрын

Pitbull! They run about $200-$250

@punisher6001 4 жыл бұрын

Ducati Spacers I’ve seen at Revzila and at Pitbull but was a little insecure to buy it. My bike is SuperSport S, single arm swing. I think it will work for me. Thanks for the help and keep making videos.

@danivanon 4 жыл бұрын

what about alignment

@ashten92 3 жыл бұрын

I spray from the front sprocket just to make sure that I don't get it on the Wheel.

@angelo1000r 5 жыл бұрын

Easier than a standard swingarm!

@stevericci3308 4 жыл бұрын

I beleive the torque is 20nm not 34. That might stip the swing arm. Also the proper way is on the stand like you have it not on the ground. Cheers

@DucatiSpacers 4 жыл бұрын

This has worked for me for years, but appreciate the suggestions!

@grahamsmith2022 3 жыл бұрын

It's critically important that the two pinch bolts are NOT over tightened as serious damage to the swing arm can result such as cracking.

@danivanon 4 жыл бұрын

is this spanner wrench needed for 899 too? or just single side swingarm bikes?

@DucatiSpacers 4 жыл бұрын

Only for the single-sided bikes!

@jhoncannadi 6 жыл бұрын

I like your videos, but can you please change the location next time 👍🏻

@roadczar 5 жыл бұрын

Wrong torque values on the pinch bolts! It's 25 nm not 35 nm.

@DucatiSpacers 5 жыл бұрын

roadczar I believe the numbers came from the 1299 Panigale because the V4 service manual wasn’t available when I made this vid! What’s your source?

@roadczar 5 жыл бұрын

Service Manual. I can send you the pages.

@roadczar 4 жыл бұрын

It is changed to 14.75 ft/lb static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152835-9999.pdf

@Earth2FullGone2Space 2 жыл бұрын

👍🏽

@Magicinstalls 10 ай бұрын

WRONG. You lubed the outside of the chain and not the inside where it contacts the sprockets. .

@a.w.mmathijssen7517 2 жыл бұрын

why are you applying it to the outside of the chain, it will be all over the place. The most important side off the chain that needs some lube is the inside of the chain. Nice and clear video though but imo you should only apply grease on the inside of the chain.

@DucatiSpacers 2 жыл бұрын

It's a fluid with surface tension, my man. When you apply it to one side of the roller, it coats the entire roller.

@Subi_doo 5 жыл бұрын

1” of slack? Damn Ducati runs there chains tight

@auctevia 5 жыл бұрын

thanks for the video ..save folks some money to buy accessories instead

@DucatiSpacers 5 жыл бұрын

Glad I could help 👊🏻😁

@brandonamison8950 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Your chain is roached out :-(

@tonyl953 3 жыл бұрын

I’d suggest not torquing it to the specific specs as this video or else you will be spending $3622.11 and that’s just for the new swing arm complete …still 120hr for the labour I gotta pay now… most expensive chain tension job I’ve ever done.lol

@DucatiSpacers 3 жыл бұрын

Sure hope that's not the case- these were the specs from the Ducati service manual for the year of my bike. Can you at least explain what happened, and what you think the correct torque specs are?

@tonyl953 3 жыл бұрын

@@DucatiSpacers haha. No worries buddy but I torqued to your specs and I just had to order a new swing arm because the bolt broke the housing so whatever life goes on. Just finished installing your throttle spacers while I wait for a time slot for my bike. Keep Making the great vids . I’d post an image but don’t know how .

@DucatiSpacers 3 жыл бұрын

@@tonyl953 Very sorry to hear that man... it looks like they did indeed release a TSB to lessen that swingarm bolt torque: static.nhtsa.gov/odi/tsbs/2018/MC-10152835-9999.pdf

@mcgman8058 2 жыл бұрын

if you have to pay an "authorized dealer" to adjust a motorcycle chain I think its fair to say you should not own a motorcycle period. If you cant adjust your chain that means you probably do not check your tire pressure either, meaning you are a danger to yourself on the road.

@DucatiSpacers 2 жыл бұрын

As you can see, the process on a Ducati single-sided swingarm is a lot different than adjusting a traditional motorcycle chain. There are plenty of owners out there who may be familiar with the process on a standard chain, but not this setup!