F650 Transfer Box / Chain Drive FAQs Index

Classic Q & A FAQs

• Q: I don't know much about chains. How do I know when it is worn out, how to care for it and so forth?
  A: See the Chain Primer.
• Q: I bought a standard 120 link chain and/or changed the number of teeth on either or both of my sprockets. How do I figure out where to cut the chain?
  A: See the instructions on Fitting a Chain.
• Q: Why did my pre-'97 bike countershaft sprocket fall off?
  A: Because some idiot at BMW specified the wrong type of Snap-Ring.
• Q: What can I do when strip the Screws to the Chain-Swing-arm Guard Strip.
  A: Replace them.
• Q: Where can I order Sprockets and Chains.
  A: See the Sprocket & Chain Suppliers List.
• Q: What Replacement Chain should I use?
  A. See What's the Deal with my Chain - Chain Strength Rating
• Q: What do the Chain Size Numbers mean?
  A. See What Chain Size #'s Mean
• Q: What about Chain Lubrication?
  A. See Chain Lubrication - That Greasy Dirty Chain and So what is the Best Chain Lube to use ?
• Q: I want to keep more Dust and Dirt off my Chain. Are there any replacement Chain Guards?
  A: Sure. See the Aftermarket Chain Accessories FAQ.
• Q. The Classic F doesn't seem to like going under 3000 rpm, it stutters. The bike is not smooth at low revs or around town. Any Help?
  A. Sure, try installing a 15T Countershaft (Front) Sprocket. Lots of F owners have done it.
• Q: How do I remove the Rear Wheel and Replace it?
  A: See the Rear Wheel Removal FAQ
• Q: Any Tips Adjusting Chain Tension?
  A: Sure. See the Rear Wheel Removal FAQ
• Q: Do you have any Tips about Tyre Size/Gear Ratios/RPM and Speed?
  A: Sure. See Mtbierio (Cugino Pegaso) found this: Gear/Ratio/Speed/RPM
• Q. Is there any way of checking the Speedo Accuracy, using the Tach (Rev Counter)
  A. Sure. See the Speedo Spreadsheet.
• Q: Got an tips for Scottoiler installation on the Classic? What about OTHER (Cheaper) Chain oilers?
  A: Sure. See the Classic Scottoiler FAQ
• Q: My Chain keeps jumping/breaking after far fewer miles than I expect. What gives?
  A: Check the Chain & Sprocket Replacement FAQ. (See "What happens if I put the Front Sprocket on the Wrong Way Around")
• Q: I've changed my c/s Sprocket and I saw a bit of Oil weeping from the Seal behind it. What Gives?
  A: Check the Counter Shaft Seal FAQ
• Q: My Chain Rollers are Shot. Any Information on these for either bike?
  A: Check the Chain & Sprocket Replacement FAQ. (See "The Chain Roller FAQ" Section)

GS/Dakar Q & A FAQs

• Q: Got an tips for Scottoiler installation?
  A: Sure. See the GS Scottoiler FAQ
• Q. My Sprocket Carrier seems to have moved away from the Hub and is very close to the RHS Swing Arm. What could be the Problem?
  A. Either the Factory or the last person to do the Wheel Bearings in the Sprocket Carrier forgot your Circlip!
• Q. Is there any way of checking the Speedo Accuracy, using the Tach (Rev Counter)?
  A. Sure. See the Speedo Spreadsheet.
• Q: My Chain Rollers are Shot. Any Information on these for either bike?
  A: Check the Chain & Sprocket Replacement FAQ. (See "The Chain Roller FAQ" Section)

Detailed Maintenance FAQs

• Chain & Sprocket Replacement FAQ
• General Chain FAQ