11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in)) enables
different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned by 180°.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.41
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
400227-01
Main work
–
Shift gear to neutral.
–
Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket are worn:
–
Change the power set.
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should only be
replaced together.
400987-10
–
Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
–
Measure distance
B
of 18 chain rollers on the lower chain section.
Info
Chains do not always wear evenly, which is why the measurement should be
repeated at several locations on the chain.
Maximum distance
B
on the longest
part of the chain
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance
B
is larger than the specified length:
–
Change the power set.
x
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should be changed as well.
New chains wear more rapidly on old, worn rear sprockets and
engine sprockets.
B01894-10
–
Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
x
–
Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
M6
6 Nm
(4.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
