Checking The Chain, Rear Sprocket, Engine Sprocket, And Chain Guide - GAS GAS ES 700 2023 Owner's Manual

11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide

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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 the adjusting screws
markings on the left and right chain adjusters
position relative to the reference marks
then correctly aligned.
Info
The top chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
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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
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift the transmission into neutral.
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Check the chain, rear sprocket, and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain
should always be replaced together.
3
left and
5 mm (0.2 in)
3
on the left and right so that the
4
are in the same
A
. The rear wheel is
4
are fitted correctly on adjusting
M25x1.5 90 Nm (66.4 lbf ft)
p. 50)