SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 13
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Main work
– Shift the transmission to neutral position.
– In the area after the chain sliding guard, press the chain
upward toward the link fork and measure chain tension
A
.
Info
Top chain section
B
must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat
this measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension 5 … 7 mm (0.2 … 0.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet the specification:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 124)
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 110)