Chain - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

Chain

Lubricating chain
Dirt, dust and insufficient
lubrication will considerably
shorten the service life of the
drive chain.
Clean and lubricate the drive
chain regularly.
Lubricate drive chain at lease
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 the
chain's service life BMW
Motorrad recommends using
BMW Motorrad chain lubricant
or:
Chain spray
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain tension
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.
Using a screwdriver, push the
chain in the middle between
the pinion and sprocket and
measure the difference a.
Chain sag
1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unloaded on side
stand)
If the measured figure is outside
the approved tolerance range:
Adjusting chain tension
( 119).
Adjusting chain tension
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
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