998 Metal Splitters On Rear Wheel

Another option is a Talon sprocket carrier. I use them on all my bikes and got a number of spare sprockets from eBay for quite decent money at times.

I find them neater as they don't use nuts but allen screws to secure the the sprocket.

http://finder.talon-eng.co.uk/produ...sprockets&bikes_subcategory=sprocket-carriers

 

The chain should be adjusted anti clockwise as you look at it.

 

15/36 IIRC. I went for 15/38 and 2 extra links in the chain just to help with riding round town or in traffic.

 

Gearingcommander.com will have standard sprocket sizes and chain links.

 

I use 15/37 on my 998 and no chain lengthening required.

Good enough round town for me and no wheelie problems most of the time!

 

http://www.ducati-upnorth.com/tech/gearing.php

 

You'll have great fun changing the bearings over..

 

I would say uneven/uneven is better for not getting a 'repeat' tooth wear pattern.

I use 15/39 on the 916 but 998 has a closer ratio gearbox and different final drive ratio. I've heard people recommend 15/38 as the optimum? but you would probably need a longer chain than a 15/36.

 

I run standard teeth on rear but 1 less on front for my 916. No issues.

 

Just come back from a 150 mile blast to find metal shavings on rear wheel. Took it apart to find the same issue. Fairly worn but I can still get adjuster spanner on.

 

Should be a recall on this imh, Safety issue? Or does Ducati say the cush drives should be changed regularly?

 

I think you'll find these bikes are probably 12 to 15 years old.
Steve

 

Ahh ok makes sense, Take it recalls only come in for a certain amount of years?, Just had a recall done on my 10 plate Kuga, Thats why I brung it up.

Cheers

 

And the rest, however there never was a recall even back when they were new and popping cush drives...