Chain - BMW 2013 S 1000R Rider's Manual

If clutch pedal free play is outside
9
tolerance:
Adjusting clutch lever play
130
( 130).
Adjusting clutch lever
play
z
To increase clutch play: turn
the screw 1 into handlebar fit-
ting.
To decrease clutch play: turn
the screw 1 out of handlebar
fitting.
Checking clutch lever play
( 129).
Repeat these operations until
the clutch play is correctly ad-
justed.

Chain

Lubricating chain
Dirt, dust and insufficient
lubrication will considerably
shorten the service life of the
drive chain.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
After driving though water or
dust and dirt perform the lubri-
cation at shorter intervals.
Lubricate drive chain at
regular intervals.
min 497 miles (min 800 km)
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
To extend and maximize
the chain's service life
BMW Motorrad recommends
using BMW Motorrad chain
lubricant or:
Lubricant
Chain spray
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tension
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.