11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
11.38
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
A
0 0 A
B
0 0 0 B
1 2 3
Main work
–
Loosen nut
–
Loosen nuts
–
Adjust the chain tension by turning the adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
marks
–
Tighten nuts
–
Make sure that chain adjusters
–
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
M00048-10
Finishing work
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
–
Shift gear to neutral.
–
Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
»
400227-01
–
Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
–
Measure the distance
Maximum distance
chain section
»
16 17 18
400987-10
.
.
on the left and right so that the markings on the left
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
.
.
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
can be turned by 180°.
If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
–
Change the power set.
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
at the longest
If the distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the power set.
x
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
M25x1.5
p. 34)
p. 34)
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
52
left and right.
.
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
.