Chain Free-Movement Adjustment - Triumph Tiger 800 Owner's Handbook Manual

Chain Free-Movement Adjustment

Tiger 800
The vertical movement of the drive chain
must be in the range 0.6 - 08 in (15 - 25
mm).
Tiger 800XC
The vertical movement of the drive chain
must be in the range 0.8 - 1.2 in (20 - 30
mm).
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1. Adjuster bolt
2. Adjuster bolt locknut
3. Rear wheel spindle nut
Loosen the wheel spindle nut.
Release the locknuts on both the left hand
and right hand chain adjuster bolts.
Moving both adjusters by an equal amount,
turn the adjuster bolts clockwise to increase
chain free-movement and counter-clockwise
to reduce chain free-movement.
Maintenance and Adjustment
When the correct amount of chain free-
movement has been set, push the wheel into
firm contact with the adjuster. Tighten both
adjuster locknuts to 15 lb ft (20 Nm) and
the rear wheel spindle nut to 81 lb ft
(110 Nm).
Repeat the chain adjustment check. Re-adjust
if necessary.
Warning
Operation of the motorcycle with insecure
adjuster locknuts or a loose wheel spindle
may result in impaired stability and
handling of the motorcycle. This impaired
stability and handling may lead to loss of
control or an accident.
Check the rear brake effectiveness. Rectify if
necessary.
Warning
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
with defective brakes; you must have your
authorized Triumph dealer take remedial
action before you attempt to ride the
motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial
action may reduce braking efficiency
leading to loss of control or an accident.
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