Checking Chain Wear - BMW G 650 GS Sertão Rider's Manual

If the measured value is outside
8
the approved tolerance:
Adjust chain sag (
74
Adjust chain sag
Make sure ground is level and
firm and park motorcycle.
z
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.
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 with specified torque,
while holding on left side if
74).
necessary.
Nut on quick-release axle
(rear wheel)
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

Checking chain wear

Park the motorcycle, ensuring
that the support surface is firm
and level.
73).
Increased wear.
If wear is identified on a
component of the sprocket set,
the entire set must be replaced.
Pull chain toward rear at rear-
most point of chain sprocket.
The tooth tips must still be
within the chain links.
If the chain can be pulled off be-
yond the tooth tips:
Please contact a specialist
service facility, preferably an
authorized BMW Motorrad
Dealer.