BMW S 1000RR Rider's Manual page 202

Park motorcycle on a level, firm
10
surface.
Engage 1st gear.
200
Rotate rear wheel toward front
of motorcycle until the chain is
tensioned.
Determine chain length below
the rear wheel swinging arm
above the center of 10 rivets at
3 different locations.
z
Permissible chain length
max 5.7 in (max 144 mm)
(measured over the center
of 10 rivets, chain under ten-
sion)
If the chain has reached the max-
imum approved length:
Contact an authorized service
facility, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.