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10/REAR WHEEL
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10/REAR WHEEL
Checking chain dirt
14.1
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
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If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
Cleaning the chain
14.2
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
P. 205)
Offroad chain spray (
Checking chain wear
14.3
Checking rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear
14.4
P. 61)
P. 205)
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface and shift gears to neutral.
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Pull the lower chain section with the specified weight
Specification
Chain-wear measuring weight
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Measure the distance
Maximum distance
chain section
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If the distance
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100096-10
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Check rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear.
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If the rear sprocket / engine sprocket are worn:
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400227-01
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Check that the chain guides are tight.
of 18 chain links in the upper chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
at the longest
is greater than the specified measurement:
Replace the chain.
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also replace the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
Replace the rear sprocket / engine sprocket.
Info
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
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10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
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