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Lubricate the drive chain at
least every 500 mi (800 km).
Perform lubrication at shorter
intervals after riding in wet con-
ditions, or after riding in dusty
or dirty conditions.
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
NOTICE
BMW Motorrad recommends
that you use chain cleaners
and chain lubricants available at
your authorized BMW Motorrad
retailer.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain sag
Park motorcycle. Ensure that
the ground is firm and level.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.
Using a screwdriver, push chain
up and down and measure dif-
ference
A
.
Chain sag
1.4...1.8 in (35...45 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side
stand)
with lowered
OE
Chain sag
1.2...1.6 in (30...40 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side
stand)
If the measured value is outside
the approved tolerance:
Chain sag adjust (
176).
Chain sag adjust
Park motorcycle. Ensure that
the ground is firm and level.
Loosen axle nut
1
.
9
176
z
Maintenance
Summary of Contents for F 900 XR
Page 1: ...Rider s Manual US Model F900XR BMW Motorrad...
Page 16: ...2 14 z Overviews...
Page 18: ...2 16 z Overviews...
Page 24: ...2 22 z Overviews...
Page 56: ...3 54 z Displays...
Page 130: ...7 128 z Riding...
Page 144: ...8 142 z Technology in detail...
Page 194: ...10 192 z Accessories...
Page 200: ...11 198 z Care...
Page 217: ...Performance data Maximum speed 124 mph 200 km h 12 215 z Technical data...
Page 218: ...12 216 z Technical data...
Page 223: ...13 221 z Service...
Page 224: ...13 222 z Service...
Page 241: ...Work performed Odometer reading Date 13 239 z Service...
Page 242: ...13 240 z Service...
Page 258: ...Size change 156 Technical data 210 Windshield Adjusting 105 15 256 z Index...
Page 259: ...15 257 z Index...