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– Position chain adjuster . Mount nut , but do not tighten it yet.
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 69)
– Make sure that chain adjusters are fitted correctly on adjusting screws .
– Tighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm) enables different
secondary transmissions with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters can be turned by 180°.
– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings lie on the brake disc
and there is a tight spot.
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 9)
13.3Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if
necessary.
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 9)
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– Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upwards to measure the
chain tension .
Info
The upper chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension 8… 10 mm (0.31… 0.39 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 69)
– Remove the motorcycle from the work stand. ( p. 9)
13.4Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if
necessary.
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 9)
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