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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.40
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
left and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to reference
marks
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that the chain adjusters
screws
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
H00192-10
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.26 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
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If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
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Measure the 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 the distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400987-10
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on the left and right so that the markings on the
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
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.
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can be turned by 180°.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
of 18 chain links 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.
left and right.
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
are fitted correctly on the adjusting
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 42)
p. 42)
.
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
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