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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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EAU03752
To adjust the drive chain slack
1.Loosen the axle nut, then loosen
the locknut at each end of the
swingarm.
2.To tighten the drive chain, turn
the adjusting nut at each end of
the swingarm in direction a. To
loosen the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction b, and
then push the rear wheel for-
ward.
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b1.Axle nut
2.Lock nut
3.Adjusting nut
4.Alignment marks
EAU03006
Lubricating the drive chainThe drive chain must be cleaned and
lubricated at the intervals specified in
the periodic maintenance and lubrica-
tion chart, otherwise it will quickly
wear out, especially when riding in
dusty or wet areas. Service the drive
chain as follows.
EC000097
cCThe drive chain must be lubricated
after washing the motorcycle or
riding in the rain.1.Clean the drive chain with
kerosene and a small soft brush.
ECA00053
cCTo prevent damaging the O-rings,
do not clean the drive chain with
steam cleaners, high-pressure
washers or inappropriate solvents.
NOTE:
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both adjusting nuts are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
EC000096
cCImproper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as
other vital parts of the motorcycle
and can lead to chain slippage or
breakage. To prevent this from
occurring, keep the drive chain
slack within the specified limits.3.Tighten the locknuts, and then
tighten the axle nut to the speci-
fied torque.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
104 Nm (10.4 m0kg)
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