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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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400213-10
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension
.
Info
The upper chain section
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
400225-10
–
Loosen nut
.
–
Loosen nuts
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the left and right adjusting screws
.
Guideline
Chain tension
8… 10 mm (0.31… 0.39 in)
Turn 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.
–
Tighten nuts
.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
are fitted correctly on the adjusting screws
.
–
Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
can be turned by 180°.
–
Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
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Adjusting chain tension - after checking
400225-13
–
Loosen nut
.
–
Loosen nuts
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
8… 10 mm (0.31… 0.39 in)
Turn the adjusting screws
left and right 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.
–
Tighten nuts
.
–
Make sure that the chain adjusters
are fitted correctly on the adjusting
screws
.
–
Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 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°.