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12
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
12.39
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
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
Finishing work
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Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
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Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
»
If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400227-01
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even; repeat this measurement at different chain
positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
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If distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
400987-10
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Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
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If the lower edge of the chain pins is in line with or below the chain sliding guard:
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Change the chain sliding guard.
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Check the chain sliding guard for tightness.
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If the chain sliding guard is loose:
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Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
L01639-10
can be turned by 180°.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
changed together.
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
at the longest
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When you mount a new chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
M6
p. 43)
p. 43)
.
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
6 Nm
Loctite
(4.4 lbf ft)
60
®
243™
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