Turn the rear wheel in the nor-
mal direction of travel until the
chain is tensioned.
Measure chain length under-
neath the rear wheel swinging
arm.
Permissible chain length
max 144.30 mm (measured
centre to centre over 10
pins, chain pulled taut)
If the chain has stretched to the
maximum permissible length:
Seek the advice of a specialist
workshop, preferably an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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