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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) 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. (
11.38
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
400227-01
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
–
Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
changed together.
400987-10
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
–
Measure the distance
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
x
Info
When you mount a new chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
800201-10
–
Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower bolt edge of the chain is in line with or below the chain sliding
guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
x
–
Check the chain sliding guard for tightness.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
M6
6 Nm
(4.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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