SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
137
Chain tension
40 … 45 mm (1.57 …
1.77 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
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13.12
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.
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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. (
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Check the chain tension. (
Summary of Contents for 1090 Adventure R
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2018 1090 Adventure R Art no 3213756en...
Page 2: ......
Page 23: ...3 IMPORTANT NOTES 21...
Page 24: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 4 1 View of vehicle front left example A00220 10...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example A00218 10...
Page 70: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 68 7 10 11 menu overview F00707 01...
Page 153: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13 151 S01791 10 Main work Remove screw 1 S01792 10 Remove screw 2...
Page 259: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 19 257 Finishing work Check the engine oil level p 247...