
MAINTENANCE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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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.
Chain tension
5… 8 mm (0.2… 0.31 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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Install the chain guard. (
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.35
Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
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If the chain tension is too high, 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 can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check the chain tension and correct if neces-
sary.
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the chain guard. (
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Check the chain tension. (
700452-10
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Loosen nut
.
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Loosen nuts
.
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
5… 8 mm (0.2… 0.31 in)
Turn the left and right adjusting screws
so that the distance of the chain
adjuster to the link fork on the left and right is equal and the rear wheel is in line
with the front wheel.
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Tighten nuts
.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
.
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Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M12x1
40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
–
Install the chain guard. (
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
10.36
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Remove the chain guard. (
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Change the rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
changed together.
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
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