ECA2RD1006
NOTICE
This vehicle has a drive chain with small rub-
ber O-rings "1" between the drive chain side
plates. Steam cleaning, high-pressure wash-
ing, certain solvents, and the use of a coarse
brush can damage these O-rings.
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3. Check:
• O-ring "1"
Damage Replace the drive chain.
• Drive chain roller "2"
Damage/wear Replace the drive chain.
• Drive chain side plate "3"
Damage/wear Replace the drive chain.
Cracks Replace the drive chain.
4. Lubricate:
• Drive chain
Recommended lubricant
Chain lubricant suitable for
O-ring chains
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CHECKING THE DRIVE SPROCKET
1. Check:
• Drive sprocket
More than 1/4 tooth "a" wear Replace the
drive chain, drive sprocket, and rear wheel
sprocket as a set.
Bent teeth Replace the drive chain, drive
sprocket, and rear wheel sprocket as a set.
a
2
b. Correct
1. Drive chain roller
2. Drive sprocket
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL SPROCKET
Refer to "CHECKING AND REPLACING THE
REAR WHEEL SPROCKET" on page 4-15
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CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL DRIVE HUB
Refer to "CHECKING THE REAR WHEEL
DRIVE HUB" on page 4-14
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INSTALLING THE DRIVE CHAIN
1. Lubricate:
• Drive chain
Recommended lubricant
Chain lubricant suitable for
O-ring chains
2. Install:
• Drive chain
• Drive sprocket cover
TIP
Install the drive chain to the drive sprocket.
3. Install:
• Swingarm
Refer to "REAR SHOCK ABSORBER AS-
SEMBLY AND SWINGARM" on page 4-48.
• REAR WHEEL
Refer to "REAR WHEEL" on page 4-11.
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CHAIN DRIVE
1
b