Adjusting The Chain Tension - GAS GAS MC 85 2023 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Adjusting the chain tension

Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bear-
ings 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.
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding guard upward to mea-
sure chain tension
Info
Lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this
measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension
V00863-10
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
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Check the chain tension. (
Main work
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1
Loosen nut .
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2
Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
right.
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
ings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the same position
relative to reference marks
aligned.
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2
Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
3
screws .
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1
Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
S04279-10
A
.
1
must be taut.
46 ... 49 mm (1.81 ... 1.93 in)
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p. 41)
p. 59)
.
46 ... 49 mm (1.81 ... 1.93 in)
3
on the left and right so that the mark-
A
. The rear wheel is then correctly
.
4
are fitted correctly on adjusting
.
M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 41)
3
left and