12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Chain tension
5 … 7 mm (0.2 …
0.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
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12.13
Adjusting 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 motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
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Check the chain tension. (
Summary of Contents for 390 DUKE 2017
Page 1: ...OWNER S MANUAL 2017 390 Duke Art no 3213566en ...
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Page 15: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 13 ...
Page 16: ...2 SAFETY ADVICE 14 2 5 Overview of labels V00697 10 ...
Page 28: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 26 4 1 View of vehicle front left example V00696 10 ...
Page 30: ...4 VIEW OF VEHICLE 28 4 2 View of vehicle rear right example V00695 10 ...
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Page 54: ...7 COMBINATION INSTRUMENT 52 7 5 Indicator lamps F00900 01 ...
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