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11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.37
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
»
If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400227-01
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
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If distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400987-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
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If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with or below the chain sliding
guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check the chain sliding guard for tightness.
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If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
H01378-10
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
changed together.
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
at the longest
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on an old, worn rear sprocket or engine
sprocket.
p. 32)
.
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
219 mm (8.62 in)
M6
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
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