Chain Backlash Adjustment; Checking Wear Of Chain, Front And Rear Sprockets - APRILIA Tuono V4 1100 2021 Manual

Chain backlash adjustment

ANY WORK ON THE DRIVE CHAIN MUST BE PERFORMED BY AN Authorised
Aprilia Dealer.

Checking wear of chain, front and rear sprockets

Also check the following parts and check that the chain, the front sprocket and the
rear sprocket do not have:
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damaged rollers.
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loosened pins.
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dry, corroded, crushed or seized links.
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excessive wear.
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Missing sealing rings.
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excessively worn or damaged front or rear sprocket teeth.
CAUTION
IF THE CHAIN ROLLERS ARE DAMAGED, THE PINS ARE LOOSE AND/OR THE
SEAL RINGS ARE DAMAGED OR MISSING, THE ENTIRE CHAIN UNIT (PINION,
SPROCKET AND CHAIN) NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
CAUTION
LUBRICATE THE CHAIN AT FREQUENT INTERVALS, ESPECIALLY IF ANY DRY
OR CORRODED PARTS ARE NOTED. CRUSHED OR SEIZED LINKS MUST BE
LUBRICATED AND RESTORED TO PROPER WORKING ORDER. IF THIS IS NOT
POSSIBLE, HAVE THE CHAIN REPLACED BY AN Authorised Aprilia Dealer.
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