Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - GAS GAS MC 450F 2021 Owner's Manual

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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 into neutral.
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Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
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Pull on the top section of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measure-
ment
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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
18 chain rollers at the longest
chain section
»
B
If distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should
always be replaced together.
10 ... 15 kg (22 ... 33 lb.)
B
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain section.
272 mm (10.71 in)
B
from
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and engine sprocket should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on an old, worn rear
sprocket or engine sprocket.
A
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