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DRIVE CHAIN
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK INSPECTION
NOTE
The drive chain slack must be checked at the tightest point on
the chain.
!
WARNING
A drive chain that is too tight can overload the engine and other
parts. One that is too loose can skip and damage the swingarm
or cause an accident.
Keep the drive chain slack within the specified limits.
1. Place the motorcycle on a level surface.
NOTE
Both wheels should be on the ground without a rider on the
motorcycle.
2. Move the rear wheel several times and look for the tightest
position of drive chain.
3. Check the drive chain slack (A).
Allowable range A: 10 - 20 mm
NOTE
If the chain tension is not on the specified range, adjust it.
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Loosen the fixing nut (1) of the rear axle.
2. Loosen the fixing lock (2).
adjustment bolts (3) on both sides until the specified drive
chain slack is obtained.
3. Move the rear wheel several times and check the chain slack
again.
4. Thighten the the lock nut (2) and thighten the fixing nut (1) of
the rear axle.
PART. NO.
TORQUE
85 - 98
1
NOTE
When it is necessary to replace a worn drive chain, do not install
a new drive chain onto worn sprockets or install a worn drive
chains on new sprockets.
Keep both sprocket and drive chain in good conditions, or newly
replaced chain or sprocket will be worn soon.
DRIVE CHAIN LUBRICATION
NOTE
If the drive chain is not maintained properly, it will wear out quick-
ly. Therefore, the drive chain should be serviced continuously,
especially when the motorcycle is used in dusty areas.
Steam cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain solvents, and
the use of a coarse brush can damage the chain. Use only suit-
able detergent to clean and lubricate the drive chain.
RECOMMENDED CHAIN LUBRICANT:
Chain Spray: Castrol chain spray O-R
Adjust the chain with the
Nm
A
1
2
3
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