12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 52
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 37)
12.34 Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. ( p. 37)
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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
replaced together.
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– Pull on the upper part of the chain with the specified weight A.
Guideline
Weight, chain wear measurement 10… 15 kg (22… 33 lb.)
– Measure the 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
272 mm (10.71 in)
» If the distance B is greater than the specified measurement:
–
Change the power set. x
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 bottom edge of the chain bolt is in line with or below the chain sliding
guard:
–
Change the chain sliding guard. x
– Check that the chain sliding guard is firmly seated.
» If the chain sliding guard is loose:
– Tighten the chain sliding guard.
Guideline
Remaining screws, chassis M6 10 Nm
(7.4 lbf ft)
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