Chain - BMW 2012 G 650 GS Sertao 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 least
every 620 mls (1,000 km). Af-
ter driving though water or dust
and dirt, carry out lubricate ear-
lier accordingly.
Switch off ignition and engage
Neutral.
Clean drive chain with suitable
cleaning agent, dry and apply
chain lubricant.
Wipe off excess lubricant.
Checking chain sag
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Turn the rear wheel until the
position with the lowest chain
sag is reached.
Press chain upward and down-
ward using a screwdriver and
measure difference A.
Chain sag
1.6...2 in (40...50 mm) (Mo-
torcycle unladen on auxiliary
stand)
If the measured value is outside
the approved tolerance:
Adjust chain sag (
Adjust chain sag
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
Loosen quick-release axle
nut 1, while holding on left side
if necessary.
Adjust chain sag with adjusting
screws 2 on left and right.
Checking chain sag (
Ensure that the figures 3 indi-
cating the adjustment settings
are identical on left and right.
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