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SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Main work
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Loosen nut
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Loosen nuts
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Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to the reference
marks
A
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that the chain adjusters
screws
.
3
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Tighten nut
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.26 in))
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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.
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If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
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Change the rear sprocket or engine sprocket.
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement
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Measure the distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
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If the distance
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Change the chain.
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.
1
.
2
on the left and right so that the markings on the left
3
. The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
.
2
4
.
1
can be turned by 180°.
4
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
B
at the longest
B
is greater than the specified measurement:
B
x
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
left and right.
3
55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
are fitted correctly on the adjusting
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 44)
p. 44)
x
.
A
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
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