SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents
Lubricants on the tires reduces the road grip.
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Remove lubricants from the tires using a suitable cleaning agent.
Warning
Danger of accidents
Oil or grease on the brake discs reduces the braking effect.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease.
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Clean the brake discs with brake cleaner when necessary.
Note
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oils, grease, cleaning agents, brake fluid etc. properly and in compliance with the applicable regula-
tions.
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The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Main work
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Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
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Remove old grease residue with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner (
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After drying, apply chain spray.
Off-road chain spray (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bear-
ings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel
locks or the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
