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– Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
– Shift into neutral.
– In the area in front of where the chain passes through the link fork, push the chain
upward and measure chain tension .
Info
The lower chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension 15… 20 mm (0.59… 0.79 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 46)
14.10Adjusting 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.
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 45)
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– Loosen nut .
– Loosen nuts .
– Adjust chain tension by turning the adjustment screws on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 15… 20 mm (0.59… 0.79 in)
Turn the adjusting screws on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjuster are in the same position in relation to the reference
marks . The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
Info
The lower chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should check the setting at different
chain positions.
– Tighten nuts .
– Make sure that the chain adjusters are on the adjusting screws .
– Tighten nut .
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm
(66.4 lbf ft)
Thread greased
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjuster (35mm / 1.38") allows dif-
ferent secondary transmission ratios to be used with the same chain length.
The chain adjusters can be turned through 180°.
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