•
Move the vehicle forward so as to
check vertical oscillation of the chain in
other positions too. clearance should
remain constant at all wheel rotation
phases.
•
If clearance is uniform but over 30 mm
(1.18 in) or below 25 mm (0.98 in), ad-
justment is necessary.
ADJUSTMENT
CAUTION
GET A SPECIFIC REAR SERVICE STAND (OPT) TO AD-
JUST THE CHAIN.
If you need to adjust chain tension after the check:
•
Place the vehicle on its rear service
stand (OPT).
•
Loosen the nut (1) completely.
•
Loosen both lock nuts (4).
•
Actuate on the adjuster screws (5) and
adjust the chain clearance checking
that the references (2-3) match on both
sides of the vehicle.
•
Tighten both lock nuts (4).
•
Tighten the nut (1).
•
Check chain clearance.
CAUTION
TO ENSURE THAT THE WHEEL IS CORRECTLY CEN-
TRED, THERE ARE FIXED REFERENCE MARKINGS (2-3)
INSIDE THE CHAIN TENSIONER SLIDER SEATS ON THE
SWINGARMS, IN FRONT OF THE WHEEL AXLE.
CHECKING THE CHAIN, THE PINION AND THE SPROCKET FOR WEAR
Furthermore, check the following parts and make sure the chain, the pinion and the sprocket do not
show:
•
damaged rollers;
•
loosened pins;
•
dry, rusty, flattened or jammed chain links;
•
excessive wear;
•
missing sealing rings;
•
excessively worn or damaged pinion or sprocket teeth.
Chassis DORSODURO 1200 ABS - ATC
CHAS - 334