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12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.14
62
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket
100132-10
401288-10
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1
Tighten nut
.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
Finishing work
–
Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
(
p. 56)
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
Main work
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
»
If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain
should always be replaced together.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
–
Pull on the lower chain section with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measure-
ment
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B
Measure distance
of 20 chain rollers in the lower chain
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
B
Maximum distance
from
20 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
»
B
If distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and engine sprocket should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprock-
ets.
M14x1.5
98 Nm (72.3 lbf ft)
p. 56)
15 kg (33 lb.)
301.6 mm (11.874 in)
A
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