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2-38 PERIODIC MAINTENANCE
Periodic Maintenance Procedures
Drive Chain Slack Inspection
NOTE
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Check the slack with the motorcycle 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 wheel to find the position where the chain
is tightest.
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Measure the vertical movement (chain slack) [A] midway
between the sprockets.
If the chain slack exceeds the standard, adjust it.
Chain Slack
Standard: 20
∼ 30 mm (0.8 ∼ 1.2 in.)
Drive Chain Slack Adjustment
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Loosen the left and right chain adjuster clamp bolts [A].
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Using an Allen wrench [B], turn the adjusters [C] forward
or rearward until the drive chain has the correct amount
of chain slack.
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Tighten:
Torque - Chain Adjuster Clamp Bolts: 64 N·m (6.5 kgf·m, 47
ft·lb)
Wheel Alignment Inspection
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Check that the left and right notches [A] on the swingarm
should point to the same marks or positions [B] on the left
and right adjuster.
If they do not, adjust the chain slack (see Drive Chain
Slack Adjustment) and align the wheel alignment.
WARNING
Misalignment of the wheel will result in abnormal
wear and may result in an unsafe riding condition.
Be sure the wheel is properly aligned.
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