Chain - BMW G 310 GS Rider's Manual

locking the quick-release axle
with the chain tensioner.
Insert the left chain ten-
sioner 5.
Install nut 6 with its washer,
but do not tighten the nut at
this point.
WARNING
Brake pads not lying against
the brake disc
Risk of accident due to delayed
braking effect.
Before driving, check that the
brakes respond without delay.
Operate the brake several
times until the brake pads are
bedded.
Adjust the chain tension
( 89).

Chain

Adjust the chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Slacken nut 6.
Slacken locknuts 3 on left and
right.
Use adjusting screws 4 on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Checking chain tension (
Ensure that the notch in the
chain tensioner 5 is adjusted
to the same scale value on the
right and left.
Tighten locknuts 3 on left and
right to the specified tightening
torque.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
19 Nm
Tighten nut 6 to the specified
tightening torque.
Rear quick-release axle
in swinging arm
100 Nm
Once you have tightened the
rear wheel quick-release axle,
complete the following tasks
again:
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