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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-27
Periodic M aintenance Procedures
Final Drive
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE
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Check the slack with the m otorcycle setting on its side
stand.
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Clean the chain if it is dirty, and lubricate it if it appears
dry.
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Check the wheel alignment (see Wheel Alignment Inspec-
tion).
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Rotate the rear w heel to find the position where the chain
is tightest.
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Measure the vertical movem ent (chain slack) [A] midway
between the sprockets.
If the chain slack exceeds the standard, adjust it.
Chain Slack
Standard: 2 5 ∼ 35 mm (1.0 ∼ 1.4 in.)
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
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Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the axle nut [B].
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Loosen the both chain adjuster locknuts [C].
If the chain is too loose, turn out the left and right chain
adjuster [D] evenly.
If the chain is too tight, turn in the left and right chain
adjusters evenly, and kick the wheel forward.
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Turn both chain adjusters evenly until the drive chain has
the correct amount of slack. To keep the chain and w heel
properly aligned, the notch [E] on the left wheel alignment
indicator [F] should align with the same swingarm mark or
position [G] that the right indicator notch aligns with.
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel w ill result in abnormal
wear and may result in an unsafe riding condition.
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Tighten both chain adjuster locknuts securely.
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Tighten the axle nut.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 108 N·m (11 kgf·m, 80 ft·lb)
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Turn the wheel, measure the chain slack again at the 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 slots in the nut do
not align with 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.