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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
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Drive chain slackThe drive chain slack should be checked
before each ride and adjusted if
necessary.
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To check the drive chain slack
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1. Drive chain slack1. Place the motorcycle on thesidestand.When checking and adjusting the drive
chain slack, there should be no weight
on the motorcycle.2. Shift the transmission into theneutral position.
3. Move the rear wheel by pushing the motorcycle to locate the tightest portion of the drive chain,
and then measure the drive chain
slack as shown.
Drive chain slack:
25.0 - 35.0 mm (0.98 - 1.38 in)4. If the drive chain slack is incorrect,
adjust it as follows.
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To adjust the drive chain slack1. Axle nut
2. Drive chain slack adjusting nut
3. Locknut
4. Alignment marks1. Loosen the brake pedal free playadjusting nut, axle nut, and 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 forward.
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.
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Improper 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 both locknuts and the axle
nut to the specified torques.
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