
13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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13.7
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 vehicle with the center stand. (
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Main work
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Shift the transmission to idle .
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In the area in front of the chain guide, push the chain up and
determine chain tension
A
.
Info
The upper part of the 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 1290 SUPER ADVENTURE R 2018
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Page 24: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 22 4 1 View of vehicle front left example S02250 10 ...
Page 26: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 24 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example S02251 10 ...
Page 64: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 62 7 6 Indicator lamps F01267 01 ...
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Page 68: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 66 7 7 Display E01084 10 ...
Page 301: ...SERVICE WORK ON THE ENGINE 19 299 Finishing work Check the engine oil level p 289 ...
Page 338: ...24 DECLARATIONS OF CONFORMITY 336 24 2 Country specific declarations of conformity F01263 01 ...