6 - MV Agusta

MAINTENANCE 66.10. Checking and lubricating the drive chainTo perform these operations, you must put the motorcycleon the rear stand, upright on a horizontal surfaceand with the gear in neutral.❏ Checking the chain adjustmentThe axis of the chain lower portion must be 9 mm fromthe lower chain guard. Manually turn the rear wheel andcarry out the check at several points along the chain.The distance between the chain and the lower chainguard must remain constant as the wheel turns. If thechain is only partially loosened, it means that somechain links are flattened or seized. If the distance isgreather than 9 mm, have the chain adjusted by yourlocal MV Agusta dealer.NOTE: On request, it is possible to order to the MVAgusta Spare Parts Service a special elongatedupper chain cover. The assembly of this componenton your motorcycle gives a better protection than astandard component.9 mm6- 119 -