Triumph Bonneville Handbook page 66

T908035
1. Maximum Movement Position
Chain Free-movement Inspection
Support the motorcycle on a firm,
•
level surface with the side stand.
Rotate the rear wheel to find the
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position where the chain is tightest,
and measure the vertical movement
of the chain midway between the
sprockets.
The vertical movement of the drive
•
chain must be:
- - 25- -35 mm
Bonneville T100 & Thruxton
- - 20- -30 mm
Speedmaster.
Chain Free- - movement Adjustment
If the chain
•
measurement is incorrect, adjustments
must be made as follows:
Loosen the wheel spindle nut.
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Moving both adjusters by an equal
•
amount, turn the adjuster bolts
clockwise to
free-movement and anti-clockwise to
reduce chain free-movement.
Maintenance and Adjustment
1
on Bonneville,
on America &
free- -movement
increase chain
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T908036
1. Rear Wheel Spindle Nut
2. Adjusters
3. Wheel Alignment Markings
When the correct amount of chain
•
free-movement has been set, tighten
the rear wheel spindle nut to 85 Nm.
Ensure that the wheel alignment
•
markings fall in the same position on
both sides of the motorcycle. Adjust
as necessary if incorrect.
Rotate the rear wheel and repeat the
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chain adjustment check. Re-adjust
if necessary.
WARNING: Operation of the
motorcycle with a loose wheel
spindle may result
stability and
motorcycle. This impaired stability
and handling may lead to loss of
control or an accident.
!!
Check the rear brake effectiveness.
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in impaired
handling of the