Adjusting Chain Tension; Checking Chain Wear - BMW G 650 Xmoto Rider's Manual

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Chain sag
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1...1.2 in (25...30 mm) (Mo-
torcycle standing on side
stand)
1.2...1.4 in (30...35 mm)
(Rear wheel rebounded)
If the measured value is outside
the permissible tolerance:

Adjusting chain tension (

Adjusting chain tension
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Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Loosen quick-release axle
nut 1.
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Loosen lock nuts 2 on left and
right by turning counterclock-
wise.
Adjust chain tension with ad-
justing screws 3 on left and
right.
Turning clockwise: chain ten-
sion is reduced.
Turning counterclockwise:
chain tension is increased.
Checking chain tension (
Make sure that the same scale
value 4 is set on the left and
right.
Tighten lock nuts 2 on left and
right by turning clockwise.
Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw
18 lb/ft (25 Nm)
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 with specified torque.
Nut on rear quick-release
axle
59 lb/ft (80 Nm)

Checking chain wear

Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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