Drive Chain Free Movement - Inspection

Drive Chain Free Movement

Warning - General - Stabilise Motorcycle

warning
Make sure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported.Do not support the motorcycle on any ancillary component, the exhaust system or any other non structural parts of the motorcycle frame.A correctly supported motorcycle will help prevent it from falling.An unstable motorcycle may fall resulting in motorcycle damage, serious injury or death.
  1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface and hold it in an upright position with no weight on it.
  2. Rotate the rear wheel by pushing the motorcycle to find the position where the chain is tightest.
  3. Stretch the chain taut by applying pressure on the chain.
  4. Measure from the bottom of the swingarm to the centre of the chain pin, as shown in the illustration.
    5. notice
    The drive chain free play measurement value is different to the drive chain adjustment measurement. Please refer to the correct measurement corresponding to the process being performed.
  5. The measurement must be in the range of 43 - 55 mm.
  6. If the measurement exceeds the range, then the chain needs to be adjusted, see Drive Chain Free Movement - Adjustment.