2/2/2020 Final Drive Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection

Final Drive Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection

WARNING

Before starting work, ensure the motorcycle is stabilised and adequately supported. This
will help prevent it from falling and causing injury to the operator or damage to the
motorcycle.

1. Measure across 20 links

2. Weight

1. Remove the chain guard.

2. Stretch the chain taut by hanging a 10 - 20 kg (20 - 40 lb) weight on the chain.
3. Measure the length of 20 links on the straight part of the chain from pin centre of the 1st
pin to the pin centre of the 21st pin. Since the chain may wear unevenly, take
measurements in several places.
4. If the length exceeds the maximum service limit of 319 mm, the chain must be replaced.
5. Rotate the rear wheel and inspect the drive chain for damaged rollers, and loose pins
and links.
6. Also inspect the sprockets for unevenly or excessively worn or damaged teeth.

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2/2/2020 Final Drive Chain and Sprocket Wear Inspection

7. If there is any irregularity, have the drive chain and/or the sprockets replaced by an
authorised Triumph dealer.
8. Refit the chain guard, tightening the fixings to 4 Nm.

WARNING

Never neglect chain maintenance and always have chains installed by an authorised
Triumph dealer.
Use a genuine Triumph-supplied chain as specified in the Triumph Parts Catalogue.
The use of non-approved chains may result in a broken chain or may cause the chain to
jump off the sprockets leading to loss of motorcycle control or an accident.

CAUTION

If the sprockets are found to be worn, always replace the sprockets and drive chain
together.
Replacing worn sprockets without also replacing the chain will lead to premature wear of
the new sprockets.

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