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11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.36
Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear more
quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to measure chain ten-
sion
.
Info
Lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
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If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
left and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to reference
marks
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in))
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enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
must be taut.
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p. 46)
.
.
on the left and right so that the markings on the
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
.
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
.
can be turned by 180°.
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
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on the left and right.
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
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