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WHEELS
12.7.9
Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Check the chain sliding piece for wear.
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If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with or below the chain sliding
piece:
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Change the chain sliding piece.
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Check that the chain sliding piece is firmly seated.
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If the chain sliding piece is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding piece.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding piece
401171-01
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Check the chain guide for wear.
Info
Wear is visible on the front of the chain guide.
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If the light part of the chain guide is worn:
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Change the chain guide.
400985-01
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Check that the chain guide is firmly seated.
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If the chain guide is loose:
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Tighten the chain guide.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
601884-01
Finishing work
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Take the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand. (
M8
15 Nm
(11.1 lbf ft)
M6
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
p. 10)
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