SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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13.11
Checking 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.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise motorcycle with rear lifting gear. (
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Main work
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Shift the transmission into neutral .
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Push the chain behind the chain sliding piece up and
determine the chain tension
A
between the link fork and the
upper edge of the chain.
Guideline
Distance
B
from the chain
sliding piece
2.5 cm (0.98 in)
Measure the distance from the flat part of the link fork
directly above the chain, not from the edge of the link fork.
Info
Top chain section
C
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measure-
ment at different chain positions.
Chain tension
2 … 5 mm (0.08 … 0.2 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
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13.12
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 motorcycle with rear lifting gear. (
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Check the chain tension. (
