BMW-Motorrad - 0135 - G 650 GS, R13 40

33 83 000 Adjusting chain tension (3 FRUs)

+ 33 83 500

Core activity
(-) Adjusting chain tension

Requirement
Motorcycle with no weight applied, supported on its centre stand or auxiliary stand.

ATTENTION
Incorrect setting of chain tension.
Overstretching of the chain.
Adjust the chain at the point of least chain deflection.

Push drive chain (1) up as far as it will go and measure chain deflection (A)

Slacken nut (2).

Use tensioning screws (1) to adjust chain tension, making sure that the rear wheel
is aligned to track correctly (same scale readings (arrow) on both sides of the rear
wheel swinging arm).

Technical data
Chain deflection Motorcycle 35...45 mm
with no weight
applied,
supported on
its centre stand

Tighten nut (2).

Tightening torques
Nut on quick-release axle (rear wheel)
M16 x 1.5 100 Nm

Tighten tensioning screws (1).

Tightening torques
Tensioning screws (drive chain) in swinging arm
M8 x 70 10 Nm

Recheck chain tension and rear wheel alignment again to make sure the settings
are correct.

Finishing work
Final check of work performed

052015 BMW Motorrad, UX-VA-4 1/1