11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
–
Pull 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 measure-
ment at different chain positions.
Chain tension
55 … 58 mm (2.17 …
2.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
–
Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
11.38
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.
–
Check the chain tension regularly.
–
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
–
Check the chain tension. (
S01954-10
Main work
–
Loosen nut
1
.
–
Loosen nuts
2
.
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
3
left
and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
55 … 58 mm (2.17 …
2.28 in)
Turn adjusting screws
3
on the left and right so that the
markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the
same position relative to reference marks
A
. The rear
wheel is then correctly aligned.
–
Tighten nuts
2
.
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
4
are fitted correctly on
adjusting screws
3
.
–
Tighten nut
1
.
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