BMW Motorrad S 1000 RR, Rider'S Manual

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204 MAINTENANCE
Lubricating and caring for
low-maintenance chain
with M Endurance chain OE
ATTENTION
Inadequate cleaning and lub-
rication of the drive chain
Accelerated wear
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.
The low-maintenance
drive chain is cleaned and
lubricated as part of the annual
service. For optimum durability,
the low-maintenance chain can
also be lubricated at intervals
by application of a chain lub-
ricant suitable for low-mainten-
ance chains. If riding involves
above-average wear and tear
due to exposure to salt or dust
and dirt, carry out lubrication at
correspondingly more frequent
intervals.
Switch the ignition off and
select neutral.
Clean the drive chain with
a suitable cleaning product,
dry it and apply chain lub-
ricant. To prolong chain life,
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of BMW Motorrad
chain lubricant or:
Lubricant
Chain spray, O-ring compat-
ible
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain sag
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 with the
lowest amount of chain sag.
Use a screwdriver to push
the chain up at a point mid-
way between the pinion and
sprocket and measure differ-
ence A .
Chain deflection
45...50 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)