12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Main work
– Rinse off loose dirt with a soft jet of water.
– Clean chain and apply chain spray.
Offroad chain spray ( p. 152)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 53)
12.35 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear
wheel bearings wear more quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the
rear wheel locks or the engine will be damaged.
– Check the chain tension regularly.
– Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 53)
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Main work
– Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding component
upwards to measure chain tension
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Info
The lower chain section
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must be taut.
Because chain wear is not always even, repeat this
measurement at different chain positions.
Chain tension 55 … 58 mm (2.17 …
2.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 76)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 53)
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