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Check chain tension
– Put the motorcycle on the sidestand.
– Check the chain tension approximately in the middle between the two
chain guides
A
and
B
. In this area, the chain should easily move appro-
ximately 10 mm (0.4 in) upward and downward.
– If necessary, correct chain tension.
WARNING
– I
F CHAIN TENSION IS TOO GREAT
,
PARTS WITHIN THE SECONDARY TRANSMISSION
(
CHAIN
,
CHAIN WHEELS
,
GEAR BOX AND REAR WHEEL BEARINGS
)
WILL BE SUBJECTED
TO UNNECESSARY STRESS
,
RESULTING IN PREMATURE WEAR AND EVEN CHAIN BREAKAGE
.
– T
OO MUCH SLACK IN THE CHAIN
,
ON THE OTHER HAND
,
CAN RESULT IN THE CHAIN
JUMPING OFF THE CHAIN WHEELS
. I
F THIS HAPPENS
,
THE CHAIN COULD ALSO BLOCK
THE REAR WHEEL OR DAMAGE THE ENGINE
.
– I
N EITHER CASE THE OPERATOR IS LIKELY TO LOSE CONTROL OF THE MOTORCYCLE
.
Correct chain tension
– Release the hexagon nut of the wheel spindle
1
and turn the left and
the right hexagon nut
2
equally far.
– Before tightening the hexagon nut of the wheel spindle with 30 Nm
(22 ft.lb), ensure that the supporting plates
3
are resting against the
swing arm. Additionally, check that the rear wheel is aligned with the
front wheel.
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).
WARNING
K
EEP THE REAR WHEEL FREE OF GREASE
! G
REASE ON THE REAR WHEEL WILL SIGNIFICANTLY
REDUCE THE GRIP OF THE REAR TIRE AND THE MOTORCYCLE COULD EASILY 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.
10 mm
✓
A
B
1
2
3
3
2
