PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-31
Maintenance Procedure
Drive Ch a in Slack Adjustment
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Remove the cotter pin [A], and loosen the rear 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 c orrect amount of slack. To keep the chain and wheel
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 will 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 rear axle nut.
Torque - Rear Axle Nut: 108 N·m (11.0 kgf·m, 80 ft·lb)
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Turn the wheel, m easure the chain slack again at the tight-
est position, and readjust if necessary.
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Insert a new cotter pin into the axle and bend its end se-
curely.
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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.
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Bend the cotter pin [A] over the nut.
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