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11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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F01112-10
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 bearings 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.
F00395-10
Main work
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Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to
A
measure chain tension
Info
Lower chain section
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension
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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
and right.
Guideline
Chain tension
3
Turn adjusting screws
markings on the left and right chain adjusters are in the
same position relative to reference marks
wheel is then correctly aligned.
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2
Tighten nuts
.
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Make sure that chain adjusters
3
adjusting screws
.
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1
Tighten nut
.
.
1
must be taut.
55 ... 58 mm (2.17 ...
2.28 in)
p. 68)
p. 44)
p. 44)
p. 67)
3
55 ... 58 mm (2.17 ...
2.28 in)
on the left and right so that the
A
. The rear
4
are fitted correctly on
left
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