12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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Note
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Dispose of oils, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning agents, brake fluid, etc., correctly and in compliance with
the applicable regulations.
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The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the rear lifting gear. ( p. 66)
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Main work
– Clean the chain regularly.
– Rinse off the loose dirt with a gentle jet of water.
– Remove grease residue with chain cleaner.
Chain cleaner ( p. 121)
– After drying, apply chain spray.
Street chain spray ( p. 121)
Finishing work
– Remove the rear of the motorcycle from the lifting gear.
( p. 66)
12.12 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 the rear lifting gear. ( p. 66)
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Main work
– Shift the transmission into neutral.
– In the area after the chain sliding guard, press the chain
upward toward the link fork and measure chain tension
A
.
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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. 71)
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