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14 WHEELS
Main
work
-
Shift the
transmission
into
neutral
m
.
-
Push
the chain behind the
chain
sliding
piece
up and
determine
the cha
in
tension
f)
between
the
link fork
and the
upper
edge
of
the c
hain.
Guideline
Distance
@)
from
the
chain
sliding
piece
12.5
cm
(0.98 in)
Measure
the distance
from
the
flat
part
of
the link
fork
directly
above
the
chain,
not from
the edge of the
link
fork.
•
Info
I
Top chain
section
(9
must
be
taut.
Chain
wear
is
not
always even. Repeat
this
measure-
ment
at
different chain
positions.
I
Chain
tension
I
2
...
5 mm (0.08
...
0.2 in)
»
If
the chain
te111sion does not meet
the
specification:
-
Adjust
t
he
chain
tension.
((
p.
172)
-
Remove
the rear of the
motorcycle from
the
lifting
gear.
(
--
p.
15)
14.10.13 Adjusting the chain tension
A
172
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.
-
Check
the
chain
tension
regularly.
-
Set
the chain tension
in
accordance with the specification.
Preparatory
work
-
Raise
motorcycle
with
rear
lifting
gear.
(=
p.
15)
-
Check t he chain
tension.
(
p.
171
)
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