BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual page 188

Clean and lubricate the drive
9
chain regularly.
Lubricate drive chain at lease
186
every 500 mls (800 km). After
driving though water or dust
and dirt perform the lubrication
at shorter intervals.
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
To extend and maximize
z
the chain's service life
BMW Motorrad recommends
using BMW Motorrad chain
lubricant or:
Lubricant
Chain spray
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Check chain tension
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.
Using a screwdriver, push chain
in the middle between the pin-
ion and chain sprocket and
measure the difference A.
Chain sag
1.8...2 in (45...50 mm) (Motor-
cycle unloaded on side stand)
If the measured value is outside
the approved tolerance:
Adjusting chain tension
( 186).
Adjusting chain tension
Park motorcycle, ensuring that
support surface is firm and
level.