BMW Motorrad G 310 R, Rider'S Manual

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92 MAINTENANCE
Ensure that the notch on top
of the chain tensioner 5 is
adjusted to the same scale
value on the right and left.
Tighten the lock nuts 3 on the
left and right to the specified
torque.
Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Tighten nut 6 to the specified
torque.
Rear-wheel quick-re-
lease axle in swinging
arm
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Once you have tightened the
rear wheel quick-release axle,
complete the following task
again:
Checking chain tension
( 92).
Checking chain tension
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
the chain 1 up and down be-
tween the pinion and chain
sprocket and measure the
chain sag A .
Chain sag
1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side
stand)
If the chain sag is outside the
approved tolerance:
Adjusting chain tension
( 91).
Lubricate chain
ATTENTION
Insufficient cleaning and lu-
brication of the drive chain
Increased wear
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
Lubricate the drive chain ev-
ery third fuel stop.