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FRONT
XS650E BASIC
104 kg@29 lb) 119 kg1262 lb)
WEIGHT with oil
Bridgestone or Bridgestone or
Standard tire
Yokohama
Tire load limit
234 kg (515 lb) 280 kg (615 lb]
Cold tire pressure
Normal riding
1.6 kg/cm'
With passenger 2.0 kg/cm2
or high speed
(28 psi)
riding
With passenger 2.8 kg/cm2
(40 psi)
0.8 mm
(0.03 in)
Make sure the total weight of the motorcycle with
accessories, rider(s) etc., does not exceed the tire
limits.
Check the tire wear
b.
If a tire tread shows cross wise lines, it
means that the tire is worn to its limit.
Replace the tire.
c. Check the wheel damage and check the
tightness of spokes.
G. Drive chain
1. Tension check
a. Inspect the drive chain with mainstand
erected. Check the tension at the position
shown in the illustration. The normal ver-
tical deflection is approximately 20 mm
(3/4 in).
REAR
Yokohama
20 mm (3/4 in)
2.0 kg/cm2
2. Tension adjustment
a. Loosen the rear brake adjuster.
2.3 kg/cm'
b. Remove the cotter pin of the rear wheel
2.8 kg/cm2
axle nut.
c. Loosen the rear wheel axle nut.
d. Loosen the adjuster lock nuts on each
0.8 mm
side.
(0.03 in)
e. To tighten chain turn chain puller ad-
juster clockwise.
Turn each bolt exactly the same amount
to maintain correct axle alignment.
There are marks on each side of rear arm
and on each chain puller; use them to
check for proper alignment.
1. Alignment marks
2 . Rear axle nut
3. Adjuster
4. Lock nut
5. Cotter pin
f. After adjusting be sure to tighten the lock
nuts and the rear wheel axle nut.
g. Install a new cotter pin and bend the end
over.
h. In the final step, adjust the play in the
brake pedal and stoplight switch free play.
3.
Lubrication
a.
First, remove dirt and mud from the chain
with a brush or cloth and then spray the
lubricant between both rows of side plates
and on all center rollers.
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