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11.38
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spin-
dle
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
–
Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. (
Preparatory work
–
Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. (
Main work
–
Shift the transmission to neutral position.
–
Check the chain, rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
»
If the chain, rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
400227-01
–
Pull on the top section of the chain with the specified
A
weight
.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear mea-
surement
–
Measure distance
section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Maximum distance
18 chain rollers at the
longest chain section
»
If distance
–
Change the drivetrain kit.
400987-10
M25x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
4
can be turned by 180°.
p. 44)
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
10 ... 15 kg (22 ... 33 lb.)
B
of 18 chain rollers in the lower chain
B
272 mm (10.71 in)
from
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket should also be
changed.
New chains wear out faster on an old, worn
rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
p. 44)
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