Chain - BMW G450X 2008 Rider's Manual

If you hear an uneven series of
notes:
Have spokes checked by a cer-
tified workshop, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad re-
tailer.

Chain

Lubricating chain
Dirt, dust and insufficient
lubrication will considerably
shorten the service life of the
drive chain.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
Lubricate drive chain at least
every five operating hours. Af-
ter driving though water or dust
and dirt, carry out lubricate ear-
lier accordingly.
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tension
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.
An insufficient chain ten-
sion will result in loud chain
noises and increased chain wear.
The design of this motorcycle
permits driving with a minimal
chain sag. Be sure to comply
with the specified chain sag.
Press chain upward and down-
ward using a screwdriver and
measure difference a.
Chain sag
0.2 in (5 mm)
If the measured value is outside
the permissible tolerance:
Adjust chain tension as de-
scribed on included RepROM.
Checking chain wear
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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