HUSABERG FE 450 AUS, Repair Manual

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10/REAR WHEEL
70
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure the
chain tension

.
Info
The upper chain section

must be taut.
Because chain wear is not always even, you should repeat this measurement
at different chain positions.
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Loosen nut

.
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Loosen nuts

.
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Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws

left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 8… 10 mm (0.31… 0.39 in)
Turn adjusting screws

on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
marks

. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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Tighten nuts

.
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Make sure that chain adjusters

are fitted correctly on adjusting screws

.
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Tighten nut

.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters

can be turned by 180°.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 9)
13.5
Checking the chain wear
–
Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 9)
1 2 3 16 17 18
0 0 0
B B
0 0 A A
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight

.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement 10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
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Measure the distance

of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance

at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance

is greater than the specified measurement:
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Replace the chain.
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also replace rear sprocket
and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 9)