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WHEELS
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14.7.5
Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings 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.
14.7.6
Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings 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.
Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
Main work
Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure
chain tension
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The lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
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Chain tension
If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
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Adjust the chain tension.
Finishing work
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand.
Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
Preparatory work
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand.
Check the chain tension.
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must be taut.
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55 ... 58 mm (2.17 ... 2.28 in)
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