PERIODIC MAINTENANCE 2-33
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE, BUFFER AND TENSIONER ROLLER
DRIVE CHAIN GUIDE INSPECTION
• Inspect the drive chain guide
1
for bends and damage.
NOTE:
The drive chain can hit a bent guide causing noise and drive
chain wear.
• Inspect the chain guide defense
2
for wear.
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.
DRIVE CHAIN BUFFER AND ROLLER
INSPECTION
• Inspect the drive chain buffer
1
for wear and cracks.
• Inspect the drive chain rollers
2
for wear.
• If necessary, replace the defective parts with a new one.
NOTE:
The drive chain can touch the swingarm directly if the chain
guide buffer is worn out. This will cause drive chain and swing-
arm damage.
• Inspect the drive chain roller bolt and nut for tightness.
Drive chain roller bolt and nut:
23 N·m (2.3 kgf-m, 16.5 lbf-ft)
