Chain - BMW S 1000XR Rider's Manual

Chain

Lubricating chain
ATTENTION
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
800 km at the latest. Lubricate
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.
To prolong chain life,
BMW Motorrad recommends
the use of BMW Motorrad
chain lubricant, or:
Lubricant
Chain spray
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tension
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.
Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down at a point
midway along the run between
pinion and sprocket and meas-
ure chain deflection A.
Chain deflection
45...50 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
with lowered suspension
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
If chain deflection is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
( 163).
Adjust the chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
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