Checking The Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - GAS GAS EC 350F Owner's Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bear-
ings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel
locks or the engine will be damaged.
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Check the chain tension regularly.
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Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.

Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bear-
ings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel
locks or the engine will be damaged.
–
Check the chain tension regularly.
–
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to mea-
sure chain tension
Info
Lower chain section
When the chain guard is mounted, it must be possible to
pull up the chain at least to the point where it makes contact
with chain guard
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this
measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
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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. (
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Check the chain tension. (
p. 48)
A
.
1
must be taut.
B
.
55 ... 58 mm (2.17 ... 2.28 in)
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