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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking for chain dirt accumulation
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Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
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Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
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Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
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Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Plug in connector
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Remove the wash cap set.
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Thoroughly clean the plug-in connection of the fuel line using compressed air.
Info
Under no circumstances should dirt enter into the fuel line. Dirt in the fuel
line clogs the injection valve.
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Lubricate the O-ring and connect plug-in connection
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Info
Route the cable and fuel line at a safe distance from the exhaust system.
Finishing work
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Mount the seat. (
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
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If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
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Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Off-road chain spray (
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Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
of the fuel pump.
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of the fuel line.
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