Chain - BMW F 800 GS Rider's Manual

Chain

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Lubricating chain
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ATTENTION
Inadequate cleaning and lub-
rication of the drive chain.
Accelerated wear.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain at regular intervals.
Lubricate the drive chain every
1000 km at the latest. Lubric-
ate the chain more frequently if
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the motorcycle is ridden in wet,
dusty or dirty conditions.
Switch the ignition off and se-
lect neutral.
Clean the drive chain with a
suitable cleaning product, dry it
and apply chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Check chain sag
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Turn the rear wheel until it
reaches the position with the
lowest amount of chain sag.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas-
ure difference A.
Chain deflection
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust chain sag (
Adjust chain sag
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
116).