BMW Motorrad G 650 GS 2007, Rider'S Manual, Page: 78 / 143

Chain deflection
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its centre stand)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
(
76).
Adjusting chain tension
without centre stand
OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the mo-
torcycle on a suitable auxiliary
stand.
with centre stand OE
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its centre stand.
Slacken quick-release axle
nut
1 , counter-holding at the
left-hand side if necessary.
Use adjusting screws
2 on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Turning screws clockwise: re-
duces chain tension.
Turning screws counter-clock-
wise: increases chain tension.
Check the chain tension
(
75).
Make sure that scale read-
ings
3 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten quick-release axle
nut
1 to the specified torque,
counter-holding at the left-hand
side if necessary.
Fastener, quick-release
axle, rear
100 Nm
Checking chain wear
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
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76
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