MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 39
– Position the holding plate with handlebar clamp with intermediate rubber
pieces and elastomers .
Elastomer kit green - soft quality (SXS05125203)
Elastomer kit yellow - medium quality (standard) (SXS05125204)
Elastomer kit red - hard quality (SXS05125205)
Info
The elastomers are available in different versions.
– Fit and evenly tighten the four screws .
Specification
Screw, handlebar clamp M8 16 Nm
(11.8 lbf ft)
Info
Make sure the gap widths are even.
8.26Adjusting the throttle cables
– Remove the front fuel tank. ( P. 55)
600101-10
– Check gas Bowden cable route.
– Move the handlebar to the straight-ahead position.
– To adjust, loosen the lock nut , turn the adjusting screw accordingly and
retighten the lock nut.
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Ensure that the throttle grip automatically returns to the idle position after it
is released.
– Install the fuel tank. ( P. 56)
8.27Checking chain dirt
– Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
– Clean the chain. ( P. 39)
8.28Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
– Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Problem materials cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
– Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner ( P. 98)
Offroad chain spray ( P. 98)