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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
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Shift into neutral.
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Push the chain upwards where the chain passes through the swingarm and measure
chain tension
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The lower chain section
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Chain tension
15… 20 mm (0.59… 0.79 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings in
the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain
or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine
sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust it
if necessary.
Preparatory work
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Check the chain tension. (
Summary of Contents for 1190 RC8 R EU/UK 2009
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2015 1190 RC8 R US Art no 3213285en ...
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Page 13: ...11 ...
Page 14: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 12 2 4 Overview of labels B01298 10 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 M00734 01 Type label for Canada M00735 01 Type label for the USA ...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 1 View of vehicle front left example B01301 10 ...
Page 28: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 26 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example B01302 10 ...
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Page 50: ...6 CONTROLS 48 6 13 10 Overview of ROAD mode 401128 10 ...
Page 58: ...6 CONTROLS 56 6 13 17 Overview of RACE mode 401142 10 ...
Page 168: ...10 TUNING THE CHASSIS 166 Finishing work Fit the seat p 170 ...