BMW Motorrad F 750 GS 2021, Rider'S Manual

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Checking chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the rear wheel until it
reaches the position of least
chain sag.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down at a point
midway between the pinion
and sprocket and measure
difference A .
Chain deflection
40...50 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
with low-slung OE
with seat, low OE
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
If measured value is outside
permitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
( 199).
Adjusting chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Loosen the axle nut 1 .
Use adjusting screws 3 on
left and right to adjust chain
tension.
Check the chain tension
( 199).
Make sure that scale read-
ings 2 are the same on left
and right.
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified torque.
Rear quick-release axle
in swinging arm
M24 x 1.5
Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
100 Nm