If the drive chain or sprockets are
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excessively worn or damaged, they should
be replaced. Never use a new chain with
worn out sprockets since this will result in
rapid chain wear.
Adjustment
Park the vehicle on its main stand with the
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transmission in neutral and the ignition
switch in "OFF" position.
Loosen the rear axle nut (1) and sleeve nut
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(2). Loosen both the drive chain lock nuts
(3).
(1) Rear axle nut
Turn both the adjusting nuts (4) in an equal
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number of turns until the correct drive chain
slack is obtained. Turn the adjusting nut
clockwise to decrease the slack or
anticlockwise to increase the slack of the
chain.
Align the chain adjuster index mark (5) with
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the corresponding scale graduations (6) on
both the sides of the swing arm equally.
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(2) Sleeve nut
(4) Drive chain adjusting nut
(5) Index mark
If the drive chain slack is excessive when the
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rear axle is moved to the farthest limit of
adjustment, the drive chain is worn and must
be replaced. Tighten the sleeve nut and rear
axle nut.
- Sleeve nut torque: 4.4 kgf-m
- Rear axle nut torque: 5.4 kgf-m
Check the drive chain slack again.
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Rear brake pedal free play and stop lamp
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switch free play are affected when
repositioning the rear wheel to adjust drive
chain slack. Check rear brake pedal free
play and adjust as necessary (page 38).
Lubrication
Turn the engine "OFF", park the vehicle on
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its main stand and shift the transmission
into neutral.
Lubricate the drive chain by applying liberal
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amount of SAE#90 oil.
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3
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(3) Drive chain lock nut
(6) Scale graduation