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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, motor sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Main work
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Shift the transmission to idle.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Change the power set.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
replaced together.
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Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
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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:
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Change the power set.
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
M6
6 Nm
(4.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™