Drive Chain
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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
72
Ma
intenance
Adjust the slack at a point midway
between the drive sprocket and the driven
sprocket.
Check the drive chain slack.
2
P. 70
7.
Check rear axle alignment by making sure
the end of the drive chain adjuster aligns
with the scale graduations on both sides
of the swingarm.
Both marks should correspond. If the axle
is misaligned, turn the right or left
adjusting nut until the marks are aligned
and recheck chain slack.
8.
Tighten the rear axle nut.
9.
Hold the adjusting nuts and tighten the
lock nuts.
10.
Recheck drive chain slack.
11.
Rear brake pedal freeplay is affected
when repositioning the rear wheel to
adjust drive chain slack. Check rear brake
pedal freeplay and adjust as necessary.
2
P. 63
12.
Reinstall the inspection hole cap.
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.
Torque:
59 N·m (6.0 kgf·m, 44 lbf·ft)
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