SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 11
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Guideline
Nut, rear wheel
spindle
M12x1 40 Nm
(29.5 lbf ft)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 40)
11.36 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 40)
– Remove the engine sprocket cover. ( p. 60)
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Main work
– Check the engine sprocket cover for wear.
» If the engine sprocket cover is worn through in the marked
area
A
:
– Change the engine sprocket cover.
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– Check the rear sprocket and the engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket or engine sprocket is worn:
– Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain
should always be replaced together.
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure
that the closed side of the joint faces forward
(direction of travel).
– Check the chain for wear.
» If the chain is worn:
– Change the drivetrain kit.
Info
When a new chain is mounted, the rear sprocket
and the engine sprocket should also be
changed.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprock-
ets.