Xmotos XZ 250R, Owner'S Manual

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Follow the procedure below to adjust the drive chain slack. Be sure that you are parked on a level surface
and the engine is turned OFF.
1.
Loosen the rear axle nut
2.
Loosen the lock nut on both right and left side.
3.
Turn the adjusting bolts counter-clockwise to
decrease slack in the chain, or clockwise to increase
slack.
4.
Align the marks in Fig. 1 of the adjusting plate
with the same reference marks on both sides of the
swing-arm.
5.
Tighten the axle nut to 85ft-lbs. (115 Nm)
6.
Re-check chain slack and readjust if necessary.
Fig. 1
Commercially prepared chain lubricants may be purchased
at most motorcycle shops and should be used instead of
motor oil. Chain lube or gear oil (80w or 90w) is
recommended.
Saturate each joint so that the lubricant penetrates the
space between each surface of the link plates and rollers.
BASIC MAINTENANCE PROCEDURES
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
CHAIN ADJUSTMENT
CHAIN LUBRICATION