10/REAR WHEEL
75
14.1
Checking chain dirt
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Check the chain for heavy soiling.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
14.2
Cleaning the chain
Warning
Environmental hazard
Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
14.3
Checking chain wear
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface and shift gears to neutral.
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Pull on the lower part of the chain with the specified weight
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Guideline
Chain-wear measuring weight
10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
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Measure the distance
of 18 chain links in the upper 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:
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Replace the chain.
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also replace the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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