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12
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.37
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift the transmission to idle.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
»
If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400227-01
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Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
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If distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400987-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
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If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with or below the chain sliding
guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
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If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
F00470-10
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
replaced together.
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain section.
at the longest
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
M6
p. 45)
.
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
Loctite
6 Nm
(4.4 lbf ft)
65
243™
®
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