BMW Motorrad S 1000XR 2020, Rider'S Manual, Page: 177 / 259

Perform lubrication at shorter
intervals after riding in wet con-
ditions, or after riding in dusty
or dirty conditions.
Lubricate drive chain at
regular intervals.
min 497 miles (min 800 km)
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
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
Wipe off excess lubricant.
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 in the middle between
the pinion and chain sprocket
and measure the chain sag
A .
Chain sag
1.8...2 in (45...50 mm) (Motor-
cycle unloaded on side stand)
If the chain sag is outside the
approved tolerance:
Adjusting chain tension
(
175).
Adjusting chain tension
Park motorcycle. Ensure that
the ground is firm and level.
Loosen nut 1 .
Loosen the lock nuts 3 on the
left and right.
Adjust chain tension with ad-
justing screws
2 on left and
right.
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