11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting 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. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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Main work
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Loosen nut
1
.
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Loosen nuts
2
.
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
3
left and
right.
Guideline
Chain tension
55 … 58 mm (2.17 … 2.28 in)
Turn adjusting screws
3
on the left and right so that the mark-
ings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the same position
relative to reference marks
A
. The rear wheel is then correctly
aligned.
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Tighten nuts
2
.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
4
are fitted correctly on adjusting
screws
3
.
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Tighten nut
1
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm
(1.26 in)) enables different secondary ratios with the same
chain length.
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned by 180°.
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
