Checking Chain Wear - BMW S 1000 RR Rider's Manual

9
120
Loosen quick-release axle
nut 1.
Loosen lock nuts 3 on left and
right.
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Adjust chain tension with ad-
justing screws 2 on left and
right.
Checking chain tension
( 119).
Ensure that the figures 4 indi-
cating the adjustment settings
are identical on left and right.
Tighten locknuts 3 on left and
right to the specified torque.
Locknut of drive-chain
tensioning screw
14 lb/ft (19 Nm)
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to specified torque.
Rear-wheel quick-release
axle in swinging arm
Thread-locking compound:
Mechanical screw lock
74 lb/ft (100 Nm)

Checking chain wear

Engage 1st gear.
Rotate rear wheel toward front
of vehicle until the chain is ten-
sioned.
Determine chain length below
the rear wheel swing arm with
9 rivets.
Permissible chain length
max 5.7 in (max 144.30 mm)
(Measured over 9 rivets,
chain tensioned)
If the chain has reached the max-
imum approved length:
Contact a specialized work-
shop, preferably an authorized
BMW Motorrad retailer.