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E Tensioning the drive chain Turn the rear wheel slowly to find the position at which the chain is at its most taut. With the motorcycle on its sidestand, press with a finger in the centre of the bottom run of the chain and measure the distance between the centres of chain link pins and the aluminium swingarm. The distance should be within 46 to 48 mm (fig. 93). To adjust the tension. Loosen the axle nut (1, fig. 94) and screw in the adjuster screws (2) on both sides of the swingarm by the same amount to tighten the chain or unscrew them to slacken it. In the latter case, you will need to push the wheel forward. = = 46÷48 mm fig. 93 Important An incorrectly tensioned chain will lead to accelerated wear of the transmission components. Check that the reference marks on both sides of the swingarm are lined up. This indicates perfect wheel alignment. Grease the thread of the axle nut (1) with SHELL Retinax HDX2 and tighten to a torque of 72 Nm. Grease the threads of the adjuster screws (2) with SHELL Alvania R3 an tighten to a torque of 8 Nm. 2 1 fig. 94 88

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E
Tensioning the drive chain
Turn the rear wheel slowly to find the position at which the
chain is at its most taut.
With the motorcycle on its sidestand, press with a finger in
the centre of the bottom run of the chain and measure the
distance between the centres of chain link pins and the
aluminium swingarm. The distance should be within 46 to
48 mm (fig. 93).
To adjust the tension. Loosen the axle nut (1, fig. 94) and
screw in the adjuster screws (2) on both sides of the
swingarm by the same amount to tighten the chain or
unscrew them to slacken it. In the latter case, you will
need to push the wheel forward.
Important
An incorrectly tensioned chain will lead to accelerated
wear of the transmission components.
Check that the reference marks on both sides of the swingarm
are lined up. This indicates perfect wheel alignment.
Grease the thread of the axle nut (1) with SHELL Retinax
HDX2 and tighten to a torque of 72 Nm.
Grease the threads of the adjuster screws (2) with
SHELL Alvania R3 an tighten to a torque of 8 Nm.
=
=
46รท48 mm
fig. 93
2
1
fig. 94