10/REAR WHEEL
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10/REAR WHEEL
14.1
Checking chain dirt
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Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
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Clean the chain. (
14.2
Cleaning the chain
Warning
Environmental hazard
Problem materials cause environmental damage.
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Dispose of oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaning substances, brake fluid, batteries, etc. according to regulations.
Info
The service life of the chain depends largely on its maintenance.
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Clean the chain regularly and then treat with chain spray.
Chain cleaner (
Offroad chain spray (
14.3
Checking chain wear
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Park the vehicle on a horizontal surface and shift gears to neutral.
100096-10
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Pull the lower chain section with the specified weight
.
Specification
Chain-wear measuring weight
10… 15
kg (22… 33
lb.)
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Measure the distance
of 18 chain links in the upper chain section.
Info
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Maximum distance
at the longest
chain section
272
mm (10.71
in)
» If the distance
is greater than the specified measurement:
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Replace the chain.
Info
When you replace the chain, you should also replace the rear
sprocket and engine sprocket.
New chains wear out faster on old, worn sprockets.
14.4
Checking rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear
400227-01
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Check rear sprocket / engine sprocket for wear.
» If the rear sprocket / engine sprocket are worn:
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Replace the rear sprocket / engine sprocket.
Info
When fitting the chain joint, always make sure that the closed side
of the joint faces forward (riding direction).
The engine sprocket, rear sprocket and chain should always be
replaced together.
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Check that the chain guides are tight.