
MAINTENANCE
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Chain tension inspection
Place the transmission into Neutral gear�
Park with the side stand on level ground�
Push up the middle of the chain until it stops, and measure the
distance of chain movement�
If the chain tension is out of specification, adjust it to the
standard�
Standard value: 1.18 in. ~ 1.57 in. (30 mm ~ 40 mm)
NOTE:
Rotate the rear wheel to different positions and repeat the
measurement before adjusting chain slack�
Chain Tension Adjustment
Loosen the rear wheel shaft nut
1
.
Loosen the left and right locking nuts
3
�
Screw the left and right adjusting bolts
2
evenly to adjust chain
tension, ensuring the alignment marks on the left and right chain
tensioner
4
are the same with the reference mark position�
Make sure the swing arm end is touching tightly to the adjusting
bolt�
Tighten the left and right locking nuts
3
�
Tighten the rear wheel shaft nut�
1�18 in�~1�57 in�
2
1
3