Sachs Bikes MadAss 50 Owner's Manual page 50

Adjusting the drive chain
Adjusting the chain
CAUTION
The adjustment of the chain infl uences
the wear of chain and sprocket.
It is essential to have the tightening
torques checked by a SFM-dealer.Too
tight adjustment of the chain will cause
bearing damage on engine and rear
wheel and result in excessive wear of
the chain.
A
- Loosen the axle nut (1).
- Adjust the setting nuts (2) evenly on both
sides of the chain tensioner (rear wheel
must be in line with the front wheel).
- Let the rear end of the motorbike drop
to the suspension limit.
- Push in the drive chain up half way
between sprocket and pinion. Measure
the travel.
NOTES ON MAINTENANCE
1
3
2
Nominal value: A = 30-35 mm
- Tighten the axle nut (1).
- Tighten setting nuts (2) on both sides.
Torque
Axle nut (1): 50-60 Nm
Setting nuts (2): 22-35 Nm
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