Checking The Chain Tension; Adjusting The Chain Tension - GAS GAS ES 700 2023 Owner's Manual

11.21

Checking 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.
11.22

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.
–
Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
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Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. (
Info
The check is also possible when the motorcycle is resting on
the side stand.
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Shift the transmission to neutral position.
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Push the chain upward at a distance
guard and determine chain tension
Info
The top part of chain
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension
Distance to chain sliding guard
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
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Adjust the chain tension. (
S02193-10
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Take the motorcycle off of the rear wheel stand. (
Preparatory work
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Check the chain tension. (
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
B
from the chain sliding
A
.
C
must be taut.
5 mm (0.2 in)
30 mm (1.18 in)
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