Wheels - BMW F 650 GS Rider's Manual

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102
Slacken quick-release axle
nut 1.
Slacken locknuts 2 on left and
right.
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Use adjusting screws 3 on left
and right to adjust chain sag.
Check the chain sag (
Make sure that scale read-
ings 4 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten locknuts 2 on left and
right.
Locknut of the final-drive
chain tensioning screw
19 Nm
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified tight-
ening torque.
Rear quick-release axle in
swinging arm
100 Nm
Checking chain wear
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
101).
Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain
links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.

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Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre BMW
Motorrad tests certain makes,
and approves those that it
certifies as roadworthy. If BMW
Motorrad has not approved the
wheels and tyres, it cannot
assess their suitability or provide
any guarantee of road safety.
Use only wheels and tyres ap-
proved by BMW Motorrad for
your type of motorcycle.
You can obtain detailed informa-
tion from your authorised BMW