11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
11.39
Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings
in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain
or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine
sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust
it if necessary.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Main work
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Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure chain
tension
A
.
Info
The bottom chain section
1
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even; repeat this measurement at different chain
positions.
Chain tension
55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.40
Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
–
If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings
in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the chain
or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the engine
sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and adjust
it if necessary.
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
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