Chain - BMW F800R Rider's Manual

brake caliper and the rear
9
wheel.
Make sure that the axle fits
110
into the recess of the adjust-
ing plate.
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Install right adjusting plate 5.
Install axle nut 2 with its
washer, but do not tighten the
nut at this point.
without centre stand
Remove the auxiliary stand.
Insert the wheel-speed sensor
into the bore and install
screw 1.
Adjust the chain tension
( 111).

Chain

Lubricating chain
ATTENTION
OE
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
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.