12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 73
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 52)
12.39 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, motor sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 52)
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Main work
– Shift the transmission to idle.
– Check the rear sprocket and motor sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and motor sprocket are worn:
– Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The motor sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
replaced together.
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–
Pull at the top part of the chain with the specified weight
.
Guideline
Weight of chain wear measurement 10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
–
Measure the distance
of 18 chain links in the lower chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
at the longest
chain section
272 mm (10.71 in)
»
If distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
– Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When the chain is replaced, the rear sprocket and engine sprocket
should also be changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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– Check the chain sliding guard for wear.
» If the lower edge of the chain pin is at the level of or below the chain sliding
guard:
– Change the chain sliding guard.
– Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
– Tighten the screws on the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Screw, chain sliding
guard
M6 14 Nm
(10.3 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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