Revision question · Safety and your motorcycle

Your motorcycle has a chain drive. What should you check after refitting the motorcycle's rear wheel?

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The steering damper

The side stand

The wheel alignment

The suspension preload

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The wheel alignmentThis was the right answer

After refitting the rear wheel or adjusting the drive chain, you should check your wheel alignment. Incorrect alignment will result in excessive tyre wear and poor roadholding.

Reviewed reading for this question

Check the chain and wheel alignmentReviewed guidance summary · Each explicitly tests loose-chain lockup or the alignment check needed after rear-wheel/chain work.

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