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ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK/
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
CHK
ADJ
a
b
NOTE:
Direction Drive chain is tightened.
Direction Drive chain is loosened.
To maintain the proper wheel alignment, adjust
both sides evenly.
d. Tighten both locknuts to specification.
Locknut
16 Nm (1.6 mSkg, 12 ftSlb)
e. Tighten the wheel axle nut to specification.
Wheel axle nut
110 Nm (11 mSkg, 80 ftSlb)
EAS00142
LUBRICATING THE DRIVE CHAIN
The drive chain consists of many interacting
parts. If the drive chain is not maintained proper-
ly, it will wear out quickly. Therefore, the drive
chain should be serviced, especially when the
motorcycle is used in dusty areas.
This motorcycle has a drive chain with small
rubber O-rings between each side plate. Steam
cleaning, high-pressure washing, certain sol-
vents, and the use of a coarse brush can dam-
age these O-rings. Therefore, use only kero-
sene to clean the drive chain. Wipe the drive
chain dry and thoroughly lubricate it with engine
oil or chain lubricant that is suitable for O-ring
chains. Do not use any other lubricants on the
drive chain since they may contain solvents that
could damage the O-rings.
Recommended lubricant
Engine oil or chain lubricant
suitable for O-ring chains