11 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 47
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Main work
– Loosen nut 1.
– Loosen nuts 2.
– Adjust the chain tension by turning adjusting screws 3 on the left and right.
Guideline
Chain tension 55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 in)
Turn adjusting screws 3 on the left and right so that the markings on the left
and right chain adjusters are in the same position relative to reference marks B.
The rear wheel is then correctly aligned.
– Tighten nuts 2.
– Make sure that chain adjusters 4 are fitted correctly on adjusting screws 3.
– Tighten nut 1.
Guideline
Nut, rear wheel spindle M20x1.5 80 Nm (59 lbf ft)
Info
The wide adjustment range of the chain adjusters (32 mm (1.18 in))
enables different secondary ratios with the same chain length.
Chain adjusters 4 can be turned by 180°.
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 32)
11.37 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket, and chain guide
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 32)
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Main work
– Shift gear to neutral.
– Check the rear sprocket and engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket and engine sprocket are worn:
–
Change the power set. x
Info
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket, and chain should always be
changed together.
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– Pull on the upper part of the chain with specified weight A.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement 10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
– Measure distance B 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 B at the longest
chain section
219 mm (8.62 in)
» If distance B is greater than the specified measurement:
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Change the power set. x
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also change the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
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