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10/REAR WHEEL 67

– Tighten nut .

Guideline

Nut, rear wheel spindle M25x1.5 90 Nm

(66.4 lbf ft)

– Operate the foot brake lever repeatedly until the brake linings are in contact with

the brake disc and there is a pressure point.

– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 9)

13.3Checking the chain tension

Warning

Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.

– If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-

ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can

rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine

sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check the chain tension and correct if neces-

sary.

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– Lean the motorcycle on the side stand.

– Shift gear to neutral.

– Push the chain upward at a distance  from the chain sliding guard and determine

the chain tension .

Info

The upper chain section  must be taut.

Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at

different chain positions.

Chain tension 5 mm (0.2 in)

Distance to chain sliding guard 30 mm (1.18 in)

» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:

– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 67)

13.4Adjusting the chain tension