11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 42
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Main work
– Push the chain at the end of the chain sliding component upward to measure the
chain tension A.
Info
The upper chain section 1 must be taut.
Because chain wear is not always even, repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Chain tension 5… 8 mm (0.2… 0.31 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 42)
Finishing work
– Install the chain guard. ( p. 40)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)
11.35 Adjusting 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.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 27)
– Remove the chain guard. ( p. 40)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 41)
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Main work
– Loosen nut 1.
– Loosen nuts 2.
– Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws 3 left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 5… 8 mm (0.2… 0.31 in)
Turn the left and right adjusting screws 3 so that the distance of the chain
adjuster to the swingarm on the left and right is equal and the rear wheel is in
line with the front wheel.
– Tighten nuts 2.
– Make sure that chain adjusters 4 are fitted correctly on adjusting screws 3.
– Tighten nut 1.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M12x1 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Install the chain guard. ( p. 40)
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 27)
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