MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE
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9.35
Adjusting chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is over tensioned, 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 may
snap or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it may jump off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket, causing the rear wheel to lock or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and
adjust if necessary.
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Jack up the motorcycle. (
p. 20)
700483-01
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upward to measure the
chain tension
.
Info
The upper chain section
must be taut.
Because chain wear is not always even, repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
700484-11
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Loosen nut
.
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Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
5… 8 mm (0.2… 0.31 in)
Turn adjusting screws
equally on the left and right. Check that the rear wheel
is aligned with the front wheel.
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Make sure that the chain adjuster supports
are fitted correctly on the adjusting
screws
.
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Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M12x1
40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
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Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. (
p. 20)
9.36
Adjusting chain tension - after checking
700484-10
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Loosen nut
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
5… 8 mm (0.2… 0.31 in)
Turn adjusting screws
equally on the left and right. Check that the rear wheel
is aligned with the front wheel.
–
Make sure that the chain adjuster supports
are fitted correctly on the adjusting
screws
.
–
Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M12x1
40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
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