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Chassis
To check the clearance:
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Shut off the engine.
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Rest the vehicle on its stand.
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Engage neutral gear.
•
Check that the vertical oscillation at a
point between the pinion and the
sprocket on the lower branch of the
chain is approx. 25 - 30 mm (0.98 - 1.18
in).
•
Move the vehicle forward so as to
check vertical oscillation of the chain in
other positions too. clearance should
remain constant at all wheel rotation
phases.
•
If clearance is uniform but over 30 mm
(1.18 in) or below 25 mm (0.98 in), ad-
justment is necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
THE SPECIFIC OPTIONAL REAR SUPPORT STAND IS
NECESSARY TO ADJUST THE CHAIN.
If you need to adjust chain tension after the check:
•
Place the vehicle on its rear service
stand (OPT).
•
Loosen the nut (1) completely.
•
Loosen both lock nuts (4).
•
Actuate on the adjuster screws (5) and
adjust the chain clearance checking
that the references (2-3) match on both
sides of the vehicle.
•
Tighten both lock nuts (4).
•
Tighten the nut (1).
•
Check chain clearance.
CAUTION
WHEEL CENTRING IS CARRIED OUT USING THE IDENTI-
FIABLE FIXED REFERENCES (2-3) INSIDE THE CHAIN
TENSIONER PAD MOUNTS ON THE SWINGARMS, IN
FRONT OF THE WHEEL AXLE.
CHECKING WEAR OF CHAIN, PINION AND SPROCKET
CHAS - 438
Caponord 1200 - Caponord 1200 Rally
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