Operation Manual

Adjust the chain sag
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Slacken quick-release axle
nut 1, counter-holding at the
left-hand side if necessary.
Use adjusting screws 2 on left
and right to adjust chain sag.
Checking chain sag ( 75).
Make sure that scale read-
ings 3 are the same on left and
right.
Tighten quick-release axle
nut 1 to the specified torque,
counter-holding at the left-hand
side if necessary.
Fastener, quick-release
axle, rear
100 Nm
Checking chain wear
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Accelerated wear.
If a component of the
chainset is found to be worn,
the entire chainset has to be
replaced.
Pull the chain back at the rear-
most point of the sprocket.
The tips of the sprocket teeth
must remain inside the chain
links.
If the chain can be pulled back
far enough to expose the tips of
the sprocket teeth:
Consult a specialist workshop,
preferably an authorised BMW
Motorrad dealer.
Wheels
Tyre recommendation
For each size of tyre BMW
Motorrad tests and classifies
as roadworthy certain makes.
BMW Motorrad cannot assess
the suitability or provide any
guarantee of road safety for other
tyres.
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