MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece up and determine the chain
tension
between the swingarm and the top edge of the chain.
Info
The upper chain section
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
The chain tension is measured
while the vehicle is resting on the
side stand.
5 mm
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the chain tension. (
8.31
Checking the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear
400227-01
–
Check the rear sprocket/engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket/engine sprocket are worn:
–
Replace rear sprocket/engine sprocket.
Info
When mounting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed
side of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
–
Check the chain guides for firm seating and wear.
8.32
Adjusting chain tension
600057-10
–
Rest the motorcycle on its side stand on a horizontal surface.
–
Loosen nut
.
–
Loosen nuts
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the left and right adjusting screws
so that
the markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative
to the reference marks
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Guideline
Chain tension
The chain tension is measured
while the vehicle is resting on the
side stand.
5 mm
–
Tighten nuts
.
–
Make sure that the chain adjusters are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws
.
–
Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M25x1.5
90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters can be turned by 180°.
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