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2-32 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
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Tighten both chain adjuster locknuts securely.
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Tighten the axle nut.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 127 N·m (13 kgf·m, 94 ft·lb)
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Turn the wheel, measure the chain slack again at t he tight-
est position, and readjust if necessary.
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Insert a new cotter pin [A].
NOTE
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When inserting the cotter pin, if the s lots in the nut do
not align w ith the cotter pin hole in the axle, tighten the
nut clockwise [B] up to next alignment.
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It should be within 30 degree.
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Loosen once and tighten again when the slot goes past
the nearest hole.
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Bend the cotter pin [A] over the nut [B].
WARNING
If the rear axle nut is not securely tightened or the
cotter pin is not installed, an unsafe riding condi-
tion may result.
Wheel Alignment Inspection/Adjustment
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Check that the notch [A] on the left alignment indicator [B]
aligns with the same swingarm mark or position [C] that
the right alignment indicator notch aligns with.
If they do not, adjust the chain slack and align the wheel
alignment (see Slack Adjustment).
NOTE
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Wheel alignment can be also checked using the
straightedge or string method.
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal
wear, and may result in an unsafe riding condition.
Drive Chain Wear Inspection
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Remove:
Left Side Muffler Body (see Engine Top End chapter)
Chain Cover Screws [A]
Chain Cover [B]
Mud Guard [C] (see Frame chapter)