MAINTENANCE WORK ON FRAME AND ENGINE 124
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– Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.
– Shift into neutral.
– In the area in front of where the chain passes through the link fork, push the chain
upward and measure chain tension .
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The lower chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at differ-
ent chain positions.
Chain tension 15… 20 mm (0.59… 0.79 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 124)
9.29Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain is over tensioned, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bearings in
transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain may snap or the
countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it may jump off the engine sprocket or the
rear sprocket, causing the rear wheel to lock or damage the engine. Check for correct chain tension and adjust if necessary.
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 123)
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