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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 the left and right adjusting screws
Guideline
Chain tension
Turn adjusting screws
right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to reference marks
rear wheel is now correctly aligned.
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Tighten nuts
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Make sure that chain adjusters
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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)) enables
different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
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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 drivetrain kit.
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Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement
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Measure distance
Info
Chain wear is not always even; repeat this measurement at different chain
positions.
Maximum distance
chain section
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If distance
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Change the drivetrain kit.
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1
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2
on the left and right so that the markings on the left and
3
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2
are fitted correctly on adjusting screws
4
.
1
can be turned by 180°.
4
x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
changed 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 you mount a new chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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55... 58 mm (2.17... 2.28 in)
M20x1.5
80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
p. 43)
p. 43)
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A
10... 15 kg (22... 33 lb.)
272 mm (10.71 in)
59
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