14
WHEELS
14.6.7
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the 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 and engine sprocket are worn:
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Change the power set.
400227-01
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, 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 power set.
400987-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
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If the bottom edge of the chain bolt 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 chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis
B01714-10
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
B
at the longest
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
B
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.
p. 10)
p. 10)
.
A
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
M6
10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
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