13 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
– Shift the transmission to neutral position.
– Push the chain behind the chain sliding piece up and deter-
mine the chain tension
A
between the swingarm and the
upper edge of the chain.
Guideline
Distance
B
from the chain
sliding piece
2.5 cm (0.98 in)
Measure the distance from the flat part of the swingarm
directly above the chain, not from the edge of the swingarm.
Info
Top chain section
C
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even. Repeat this measure-
ment at different chain positions.
Chain tension 2 … 5 mm (0.08 … 0.2 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 163)
Finishing work
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 148)
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