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MAINTENANCE WORK ON CHASSIS AND ENGINE 52
9.41Checking for chain dirt accumulation
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– Check the chain for coarse dirt accumulation.
» If the chain is very dirty:
– Clean the chain. ( p. 52)
9.42Cleaning the chain
Warning
Danger of accidents Oil or grease on the tires reduces their grip.
– Remove oil and grease with a suitable cleaning material.
Warning
Danger of accidents Reduced braking efficiency due to oil or grease on the brake discs.
– Always keep the brake discs free of oil and grease, and clean them with brake cleaner when necessary.
Warning
Environmental hazard Hazardous substances cause environmental damage.
– Oil, grease, filters, fuel, cleaners, brake fluid, etc., should be disposed of as stipulated in applicable regulations.
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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 ( p. 107)
Off-road chain spray ( p. 107)
9.43Checking the chain tension
Warning
Danger of accidents Danger caused by incorrect chain tension.
– If the chain tension is too high, the components of the secondary power train (chain, engine sprocket, rear sprocket, bear-
ings in transmission and rear wheel) are under additional load. Apart from premature wear, in extreme cases the chain can
rupture or the countershaft of the transmission can break. On the other hand, if the chain is loose, it can fall off the engine
sprocket or the rear sprocket and block the rear wheel or damage the engine. Check the chain tension and correct if neces-
sary.
– Jack up the motorcycle. ( p. 38)
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– Push the chain up at the rear edge of the chain guide to measure the chain ten-
sion .
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The upper chain section must be taut.
Chain wear is not always even, so you should repeat this measurement at
different chain positions.
Chain tension 8… 10 mm (0.31… 0.39 in)