Adjusting Chain Tension - BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual

the pinion and sprocket and
9
measure the difference a.
Chain sag
122
1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side
stand)
If the measured figure is outside
the approved tolerance range:

Adjusting chain tension

( 122).
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Adjusting chain tension
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Loosen quick-release axle
nut 1.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right.
Adjust chain tension with ad-
justing screws 2 on left and
right.
Checking chain tension
( 121).
Ensure that the figures 4 indi-
cating the adjustment settings
are identical on left and right.
Tighten locknuts 3 on left and
right to the specified torque.
Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to specified torque.
Rear-wheel quick-release
axle in swinging arm
Securing device: mechanical
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)
Check chain wear
Engage 1st gear.
Rotate rear wheel toward front
of vehicle until the chain is ten-
sioned.
Determine chain length below
the rear wheel swinging arm
with 9 rivets.