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9.3.
BRAKE PADS RUNNING-IN
Run in the brake pads as follows:
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Brake gently for 4-5 laps at medium speed. Avoid any thermal shock to the new pads.
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At least 90% of the pad surface must be in contact with the disc surface to consider running in completed.
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Return to the box and let the brakes cool naturally.
10. TRANSMISSION
10.1. CHAIN LUBRICATION
Place the motorcycle on the rear stand, with the engine off and the gearbox in neutral, spray the grease on the chain
while turning the rear wheel with your hand continuously and quickly. Lubricate the chain every 3 hours of use and
use chain spray.
10.2. CHAIN TENSION CHECK
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Place the motorcycle on the rear stand with the engine off and the gearbox in neutral.
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Check the oscillation in different points of the chain, in the center line between the pinion and the crown. The value
must be as shown:
10.3. ADJUSTING CHAIN TENSION
RACING CHAIN TENSIONER
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Place the motorcycle on the rear stand with the engine off and the gearbox
in neutral.
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Loosen the rear wheel pivot.
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After loosening the locking nut, turn the adjusting screws until the correct
chain tension is obtained. Screw in the screws to tighten the chain,
unscrew the screws and push the rear wheel forward to loosen the chain.
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Check the alignment of the rear wheel pivot by verifying that the position of
the chain tensioners is the same on both sides with reference to the
stampings.
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Hold the adjustment screw firmly and tighten the nut.
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Tighten the rear wheel pivot nut (tightening torque 60 Nm).
NOTE If possible, run in the new pads using used brake discs.
In rainy or wet conditions, the brakes tend to decrease braking efficiency. It is
therefore recommended to brake with extreme care and caution in wet asphalt
conditions. Also, if the brakes are wet, you have to brake while driving at low speed
to allow them to dry.
