Operation Manual

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 ( 76).
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.
Nut on quick-release axle
(rear wheel)
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
sprocket with mounting parts is
found to be worn, the entire set
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
Checking rims
Make sure the ground is level
and firm and place the motor-
cycle on its stand.
Visually inspect the rims for
defects.
Have any damaged rims in-
spected by a specialist work-
shop and replaced if neces-
sary, preferably by an author-
ised BMW Motorrad dealer.
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