12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 96
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The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear wheel stand. ( p. 84)
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Main work
– Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Offroad chain spray ( p. 203)
Finishing work
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the wheel stand. ( p. 84)
12.20 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain is too taut, the components of the secondary power transmission (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in the transmission and in the rear wheel) will be under additional load. In addition to premature wear, this can cause the
chain or the countershaft of the transmission to break in extreme cases. If the chain is too loose, however, it may fall off the
engine sprocket or rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Ensure that the chain tension is correct and
adjust it if necessary.
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