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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
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift the transmission to idle.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
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400227-01
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Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Maximum distance
chain section
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16 17 18
400987-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
»
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Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
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H00286-10
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.26 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters
can be turned by 180°.
If the 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.
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:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on an old, worn rear sprocket or engine
sprocket.
If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
p. 33)
p. 33)
.
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
M6
6 Nm
(4.4 lbf ft)
52
Loctite
®
243™
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