27
30–40 mm
(1.2–1.6 in)
1
2
3
4
5
DRIVE CHAIN
Check the drive chain slack. The drive chain should
be adjusted so there is 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in) of
slack, as shown illustration.
Drive chain slack: 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6 in)
If adjustment is necessary, carry out the procedure
below.
1. Remove the caliper mounting bolts
A
to take off
the caliper.
2. Loosen the rear axle housing bolts
B
and
C
.
3. Adjust the slack in the drive chain by turning the
right and left chain adjuster nuts
E
. Proper chain
slack is obtained when there is 30–40 mm (1.2–1.6
in) up and down slack in the chain, at a point mid-
way between the two sprockets.
4. Retighten the bolts
B
and
C
to specified torque,
then tighten the adjuster nut
E
.
5. Refit the caliper and tighten the caliper mounting
bolts
A
to the specifed torque.
6. Recheck the chain slack after tightening and read-
just if necessary.
"
"
"
"
Brake caliper mounting bolt
A
A
A
A
:
26 N·m (2.6 kgf-m)
Rear axle housing bolt
B
B
B
B
:
73 N·m (7.3 kgf-m)
Rear axle housing bolt
C
C
C
C
:
100 N·m (10.0 kgf-m)
FRONT SUSPENSION
Check for the spring setting of front suspension. This
vehicle is delivered from the factory with its adjusters
set to the following positions.
Standard setting position: 3
#
A: Adjuster
Make sure that the rear sprocket is properly
aligned with the engine sprocket. Verify the
reference marks on the swing-arm by sighting
down along the chain from the rear end of the
vehicle.
When adjusting either of the suspensions, be
sure to adjust both the right and left springs to
the same preload setting.
