Operation Manual

12 SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS 69
12.36 Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear more
quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
– Check the chain tension regularly.
– Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
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Main work
– Pull the chain at the end of the chain sliding piece upward to measure chain ten-
sion

.
Info
The bottom chain section

must be taut.
When the chain guard is mounted, it must be possible to pull up the chain
at least to the point where it makes contact with chain guard

.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension 55… 58 mm (2.17… 2.28 in)
» If the chain tension does not meet specifications:
– Adjust the chain tension. ( p. 69)
Finishing work
– Remove the motorcycle from the lift stand. ( p. 51)
12.37 Adjusting the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Incorrect chain tension damages components and results in accidents.
If the chain is tensioned too much, the chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, transmission and rear wheel bearings wear more
quickly. Some components may break if overloaded.
If the chain is too loose, the chain may fall off the engine sprocket or the rear sprocket. As a result, the rear wheel locks or
the engine will be damaged.
– Check the chain tension regularly.
– Set the chain tension in accordance with the specification.
Preparatory work
– Raise the motorcycle with a lift stand. ( p. 51)
– Check the chain tension. ( p. 69)