BMW S 1000 XR Rider's Manual page 166

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Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down at a point
midway along the run between
pinion and sprocket and meas-
z
ure chain deflection A.
Chain deflection
45...50 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
with lowered suspension
35...45 mm (Motorcycle with
no weight applied, supported
on its side stand)
If chain deflection is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
( 164).
Adjust the chain tension
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Slacken nut 1.
Slacken locknuts 3 on left and
OE
right.
Use adjusting screws 2 on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Checking chain tension
( 163).
Make sure that scale read-
ings 4 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 3 on left and
right to the specified tightening
torque.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
19 Nm
Tighten nut 1 to the specified
tightening torque.
Rear quick-release axle
in swinging arm
Thread-locking compound:
mechanical
100 Nm
Checking the chain wear
Engage 1st gear.