Triumph Tiger 800 - Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection

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Maintenance and Adjustment
When the correct amount of chain free-
movement has been set, push the wheel into
firm contact with the adjuster. Tighten both
adjuster lock nuts to 20 Nm and the rear
wheel spindle nut to 110 N m .
Repeat the chain adjustment check. Re-adjust
if necessary.
Check the rear brake effectiveness. Rectify if
necessary.
Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection
1. Measure across 20 links
2. Weight
Remove the chain guard.
Stretch the chain taut by hanging a
10 - 20 kg weight on the chain.
Measure the length of 20 links on the
straight part of the chain from pin centre of
the 1
st
pin to the pin centre of the 21
st
pin.
Since the chain may wear unevenly, take
measurements in several places.
If the length exceeds the maximum service
limit of 319 mm, the chain must be replaced.
Rotate the rear wheel and inspect the drive
chain for damaged rollers, and loose pins and
links.
Warning
Operation of the motorcycle with insecure
adjuster lock nuts or a loose wheel spindle
may result in impaired stability and
handling of the motorcycle. This impaired
stability and handling may lead to loss of
control or an accident.
Warning
It is dangerous to operate the motorcycle
with defective brakes; you must have your
authorised Triumph dealer take remedial
action before you attempt to ride the
motorcycle again. Failure to take remedial
action may reduce braking efficiency
leading to loss of control or an accident.
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