Ducati 2003 749 Anleitung- Und Instandhaltungsheft Seite 128

STANDARD factory setting is as follows:
compression: 8 clicks;
rebound: 8 clicks.
To change the preload of the spring inside each fork leg,
turn the hex. adjusting nut (2) with a 22-mm hexagon
wrench.
Preload setting range (A, fig. 37) is from 25 to 10 mm.
Factory setting is 20 mm.
Important
E
Adjust both fork legs to same settings.
40
1
2
A
fig. 37
3
fig. 38