10/REAR WHEEL
86
101430-10
Main work
–
Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure the
chain tension
A
.
Info
The lower chain section
1
must be taut.
When the chain guard is mounted, it must be possible to pull up the chain
at least to the point where it makes contact with chain guard
B
.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Subsequent work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
14.6
Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
–
If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check the chain tension and correct if neces-
sary.
Preliminary work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
–
Check the chain tension. (
101360-10
Main work
–
Loosen nut
1
.
–
Loosen nuts
2
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
3
left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 in)
Turn adjusting screws
3
on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
marks
A
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts
2
.
–
Make sure that the chain adjusters
4
are fitted correctly on the adjusting
screws
3
.
–
Tighten nut
1
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.26 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
4
can be turned by 180°.
Subsequent work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (