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Drive Chain
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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Maintenance
Adjusting the Drive Chain
Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
When adjusting the drive chain slack, be
careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensor and pulser ring.
1.
Shift the transmission to Neutral. Stop
the engine.
2.
Place your motorcycle on a
maintenance stand on a level surface.
3.
Remove the lock pin.
4.
Loosen the rear axle nut.
5.
Turn both adjusting bolts an equal
number of turns until the correct drive
chain slack is obtained. Turn the
adjusting bolts counterclockwise to
tighten the chain. Turn the adjusting
bolts clockwise to provide more slack.
Adjust the slack at a point midway
between the front sprocket and the
rear wheel sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
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6.
Check rear axle alignment by making
sure the scales on the drive chain
adjusters align with both end of the
swingarm.
Both scales should correspond. If the
axle is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting bolt until the scales are
aligned and recheck chain slack.
7.
Tighten the rear axle nut.
8.
Tighten the adjusting bolts lightly.
9.
Recheck drive chain slack.
10.
Install the lock pin.
If a torque wrench was not used for
installation, see your dealer as soon as
possible to verify proper assembly.
Improper assembly may lead to loss of
braking capacity.
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Checking the Drive Chain Wear
If the drive chain slack is excessive when the
rear axle is moved to the furthest limit of
adjustment, the drive chain is worn and
must be replaced.
If necessary have the drive chain replaced
by your dealer.
Scales
Adjusting bolt Lock pin
Rear axle nut
Adjusting bolt
Scales
Torque: 72 lbf·ft (98 N·m, 10 kgf·m)
Chain: RK GB520RCV
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