Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, And Engine Sprocket - Husqvarna Vitpilen 401 EU 2022 Owner's Manual

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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket

SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 12
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
Main work
–
Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
–
Pull on the lower chain section with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear mea-
surement
–
Measure distance
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
20 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
»
If distance
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
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–
Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
»
C
If in area
ble from above:
–
Change the chain sliding guard.
–
Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
–
Tighten the screw of the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
F02685-10
Screw, chain slid-
ing guard
Finishing work
–
Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 52)
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
15 kg (33 lb.)
B
of 20 chain rollers in the lower chain
304.0 mm (11.968 in)
B
from
B
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 old, worn
sprockets.
by the chain sliding guard screw
M6
p. 52)
A
.
1
is visi-
9 Nm (6.6 lbf ft)
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