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21
✓
15 KG
max. 272 mm
1 2 3
16 17 18
1
2
3
4
4
2
3
Correct chain tension
– Loosen collar nut
1
, loosen lock nuts
2
, and turn right and left
adjusting screws
3
equally far. Tighten lock nuts
2
.
– Before tightening the collar nut, verify that the chain adjusters
4
are
sitting close to the adjusting screws and that the rear wheel has been
aligned with the front wheel.
– Tighten collar nut
1
with 80 Nm (59 ft.lb).
Chain maintenance
For long chain life, good maintenance is very important. Chains without
O-rings should be cleaned in fireproof solvent regularly and afterwards
treated with hot grease or chain spray (Shell Advance Bio Chain).
O-ring chains on the other hand are very simple to clean. The best way is to
use lots of water, but never use brushes or cleaning liquids. After letting the
chain dry, you can use a special O-ring chain spray (Shell Advance
Bio Chain).
WARNING
N
O LUBRICATION IS ALLOWED TO REACH THE REAR TYRE OR THE BRAKE DISKS
,
OTHERWISE THE ROAD ADHERENCE AND THE REAR WHEEL BRAKING EFFECTS WOULD BE
STRONGLY REDUCED AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD GET OUT OF CONTROL
.
!
CAUTION
!
W
HEN MOUNTING THE CHAIN MASTERLINK CLIP
,
THE CLOSED SIDE OF THE MASTERLINK
CLIP MUST POINT IN RUNNING DIRECTION
.
Also check sprockets and chain guides for wear, and replace if necessary.
Chain wear
In order to check the chain wear, regard the following indications:
Shift the gear into idling and pull the upper chain strand with approx.
10-15 kilogram (33 lb) upwards (see figure). Now one can measure a space
of 18 chain reels at the lower chain strand. The chain should be replaced at
the latest when a space of 272 mm (10.70 in) is measured. Chains do not
always wear off evenly, therefore repeat the measurement at different pla-
ces on the chain.
NOTE:
If you mount a new chain, the sprockets should also be replaced. New
chains wear faster if used on old used sprockets.
