SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
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12.20
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
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Main work
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Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
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Pull on the lower chain section with the specified weight
A
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear mea-
surement
15 kg (33 lb.)
–
Measure distance
B
of 20 chain rollers in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
B
from
20 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
304.0 mm (11.968 in)
» If distance
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket should also be
changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn
sprockets.
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If in area
C
by the chain sliding guard screw
1
is visi-
ble from above:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
–
Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the screw of the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain slid-
ing guard
M6
9 Nm (6.6 lbf ft)
Finishing work
–
Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
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