BMW Motorrad G 310 R, Rider'S Manual

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After driving though water
or dust and dirt perform the
lubrication at shorter intervals.
Switch off ignition and en-
gage Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suit-
able cleaning agent, dry and
apply chain lubricant.
To extend and maximize
the chain's service life
BMW Motorrad recommends
using BMW Motorrad chain
lubricant or:
Lubricant
Chain spray, O-ring compati-
ble
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain wear
Engage 1st gear.
Rotate rear wheel in driving
direction until the chain is ten-
sioned.
Determine chain length below
the rear wheel swinging arm
above the center of 10 rivets
at 3 different locations.
Permissible chain length
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
(measured over the center
of 10 rivets, chain under ten-
sion)
If the chain has reached the
maximum approved length:
Contact a specialist work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.
Check to see whether a rivet
head 1 has rotated.