
11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension
.
Info
Lower chain section
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.36
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 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.
–
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
–
Check the chain tension. (
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Main work
–
Loosen nut
.
–
Loosen nuts
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 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 reference
marks
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts
.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
.
–
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 (1.18 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
can be turned by 180°.
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
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