11
SERVICE WORK ON THE CHASSIS
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11.39
Checking the chain, rear sprocket, engine sprocket and chain guide
Preparatory work
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Raise the motorcycle with the lift stand. (
400227-01
Main work
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Shift gear to neutral.
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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.
400987-10
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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.)
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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.
L00142-10
–
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
Screw, chain sliding
guard
M6
6 Nm
(4.4 lbf ft)
Loctite
®
243™
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