Adjusting Chain Tension - BMW G 650 XMOTO Manual

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Use a screwdriver to push the
chain up and down and meas-
ure difference A.
Chain deflection
z
25...30 mm (Motorcycle sup-
ported on its side stand)
30...35 mm (Rear suspen-
sion extended)
If measured value is outside per-
mitted tolerance:
Adjust the chain tension
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Adjusting chain tension

Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Slacken quick-release axle
nut 1.
Slacken locknuts 2 on left and
right by turning them counter-
clockwise.
Use adjusting screws 3 on left
and right to adjust chain ten-
sion.
Turning screws clockwise: re-
duces chain tension.
Turning screws counter-clock-
wise: increases chain tension.
Check the chain tension
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Make sure that scale read-
ings 4 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 2 on left and
right by turning them clock-
wise.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
25 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Nut on quick-release
axle, rear
80 Nm