11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.39
Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear
more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
11.40
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn the adjusting screws
left and right chain adjusters
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ence marks
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
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If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
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Check the chain for wear.
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If the chain is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
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on the left and right so that the markings on the
are in the same position relative to the refer-
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
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Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
replaced together.
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket and engine
sprocket should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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left and right.
5... 8 mm (0.2... 0.31 in)
M14x1.5
40 Nm (29.5 lbf ft)
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