13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking 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.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
M00714-10
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
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In the area of the chain sliding guard, press the chain upward
toward the swingarm and determine chain tension
A
.
Info
The upper part of chain
B
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Summary of Contents for Vitpilen 401 2018
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 VITPILEN 401 Art no 3402207en ...
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Page 10: ...TABLE OF CONTENTS 8 29 2 Green and blue symbols 254 INDEX 255 ...
Page 15: ...SAFETY ADVICE 2 13 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 2 5 Overview of labels E01139 10 ...
Page 29: ...IMPORTANT NOTES 3 27 ...
Page 30: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 28 4 1 View of vehicle front left example E01095 10 ...
Page 32: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 30 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example E01094 10 ...
Page 131: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 129 T02156 10 Remove screw 2 R03609 10 Remove nut 3 ...
Page 136: ...13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 134 R03606 10 Mount new cable ties ...
Page 137: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 135 T02154 10 Secure the cable in the holders ...
Page 179: ...ELECTRICAL SYSTEM 16 177 E01106 10 Main work Open rubber bands 1 and remove tool set 2 ...