Adjusting the drive chain (Aprilia RS125/3)
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Torque wrench settings:
If inspection proved the need for adjustment, set drive chain as follows:
Position the vehicle on the rear wheel stand (OPT), 1.7.2.
Completely loosen nut (1).
Loosen the two locknuts (4).
Use adjusters (5) to set chain slack and check on either sides that references (2-3) match.
Tighten the two locknuts (4).
Tighten nut (1).
Check chain slack, see 2.21.2.
The text is taken from a website: MotoInstruction.ru
- Rear wheel spindle nut: 100 Nm (10.0 kg·m).
If inspection proved the need for adjustment, set drive chain as follows:
Position the vehicle on the rear wheel stand (OPT), 1.7.2.
Completely loosen nut (1).
Warning! For and easier wheel centering, there are two fixed references (2-3) on the inner face of tensioner seats, on swinging arms, before wheel spindle.

Loosen the two locknuts (4).
Use adjusters (5) to set chain slack and check on either sides that references (2-3) match.
Tighten the two locknuts (4).
Tighten nut (1).
Check chain slack, see 2.21.2.
The text is taken from a website: MotoInstruction.ru

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