14 WHEELS
14.8.5
Adjusting the chain tension
130
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 bearings 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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p. 14)
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Check the chain tension. (
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p. 129)
Main work
(FE EU/AU, FE 450/501 US)
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Loosen nut
0-
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Loosen nuts@.
- Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
CD
left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
1
55 ... 58 mm (2.17 ...
2.28 in)
Turn adjusting screws
CD
on the left and right so that
the markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in
the same position relative to reference marks 6). The
rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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Tighten nuts@.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
C,
are fitted correctly on
adjusting screws
CD.
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Tighten nut
O.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel
spindle
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Info
M20x1 .5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
I
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters
(32 mm (1.26 in)) enables different secondary
ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
C,
can be turned by 180
°
.