CAUTION: To prevent disalignment, the amount of threading must be equal on both
nuts.
Subsequently the chain adjusters are arrested by the front nuts and the axle nut and rod are also to
be tightened again.
It is extremely important to ensure exact wheel alignment, because not only does it assure good
road holding and thus the driver´s safety, but also it determines the life span of the chain, wheel
bearings and tires.
2.3 Chassis
2.31 Frame
the main part of the chassis consists of the central frame, that is made from electrowelded steel
pipes.
The rear end of the frame bears the rear axle and the hood mounts for fuel tank- and rear hood.
The engine is installed in the bracket and secured with three threaded bolts, nuts and locking
plates keeping it in place.
2.32 Front wheel balance beam fork
An improved edition of the balance beam fork retains the front wheel and carries the suspension.
Street impacts are conveyed through the swinging arm, the suspension pickups and the spiral
springs, which are guided by sliding bushings in the fork pipes. Sleeves located between the sliding
bushings and fork pipes seal the suspension mechanism against dust. The steering column is held
by two ballbearings that are sitting in the steering shaft and can be adjusted by counter nuts. A
steering clamp, that consists of two shells, that are kept toghether by clamping bolts
Image 33. Front wheel balance beam fork
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