Suzuki dl650a Owner's Manual page 97

DRIVE CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
Adjust the drive chain slack to the
proper specification. The chain may
require more frequent adjustments
than indicated in the periodic mainte-
nance schedule depending upon your
riding conditions.
WARNING
Too much chain slack can cause
the chain to come off the sprock-
ets, resulting in an accident or
serious damage to the motorcycle.
Inspect and adjust the drive chain
slack before each use.
To adjust the drive chain, follow the
procedure below:
 CAUTION
A hot muffler can burn you. The
muffler will be hot enough to burn
you for some time after stopping
the engine.
Wait until the muffler cools before
adjusting the drive chain.
1. Place the motorcycle on the side
stand.
2. Loosen the axle nut 1.
20 – 30 mm
(0.8 – 1.2 in)
3. Adjust the drive chain slack by
turning the right and left chain
adjuster bolts 2. At the same time
that the chain is being adjusted,
the rear sprocket must be kept in
perfect alignment with the front
sprocket. To assist you in perform-
ing this procedure, there are refer-
ence marks 3 on the swingarm
and each chain adjuster which are
to be aligned with each other and
to be used as a reference from
one side to the other.
4. Tighten the axle nut 1 securely.
5. Recheck the chain slack after
tightening and readjust if neces-
sary.
Rear axle nut tightening torque:
100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m, 72.5 lbf-ft)
6-33