11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.40
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
A
0 0 A
B
0 0 0 B
1 2 3
Main work
–
Loosen nut
–
Loosen nuts
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
marks
–
Tighten nuts
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
–
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
101804-10
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
Shift gear to neutral.
–
Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
»
400227-01
–
Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
–
Measure the distance
Maximum distance
chain section
»
16 17 18
400987-10
.
1
.
2
on the left and right so that the markings on the left
3
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
A
.
2
.
1
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
can be turned by 180°.
4
If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
–
Replace the rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
B
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
at the longest
B
If the distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
B
–
Replace the chain.
x
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
3
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
4
M25x1.5
p. 34)
p. 34)
x
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
52
left and right.
.
3
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
.
A