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PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND MINOR REPAIR
To adjust the drive chain slack
Loosen the brake pedal free play
adjusting nut , the brake torque rod
nut and axle nut.
1.
To tighten the drive chain, turn the
adjusting nut at each end of the
swingarm in direction (a). To loosen
the drive chain, turn the adjusting nut
at each end of the swingram in
direction (b), and then push the rear
wheel forward.
Loosen the axle nut, then loosen the
locknut at each end of the swingarm.
2.
3.
TIP
Using the alignment marks on each
side of the swingarm, make sure that
both chain pullers are in the same
position for proper wheel alignment.
1. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
2. Drive chain slack locknut
3. Axle nut
4. Brake torque rod nut
5. Brake pedal free play adjusting nut
NOTICE
Improper drive chain slack will
overload the engine as well as other
vital parts of the motorcycle and can
lead to chain slippage or breakage.
To prevent this from occurring,
keep the drive chain slack within the
specified limits.
1. Alignment marks
2. Drive chain slack locknut
3. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
4. Tighten both locknuts, and then tighten
the axle nut and brake torque rod nut to
their specified torque.
Adjust the brake pedal free play. (See
page 6-14.)
Tightening torques:
Axle nut:
60 Nm
Brake torque rod nut:
19 Nm
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