INSP
ADJUS
3-32
1. Place the motorcycle upright on a flat
area.
TRANSMISSION CHAIN FREE PLAY
ADJUSTMENT
A too small chain free play may overcharge
the engine and other critical parts. Keep
the free play within the specified limits.
CAUTION:
Support the motorcycle firmly preventing
it from falling.
V
WARNING
NOTE:
The transmission chain should be inspected
before each trip and, if necessary, adjusted.
Before checking and/or adjusting, place the
transmission at the dead center, rotate the
rear wheel some turns and check the free
play at various points until find the tightest
point. Check and/or adjust the chain free
play with the rear wheel at its tightest
position.
NOTE
:
During the transmission chain free play
adjustment, the motorcycle should be
positioned upright and with no weight on
it.
2. Move the rear wheel pushing the
motorcycle and find the point with the
highest tension. Then, measure the free play
as shown.
• Transmission chain free play
a
Out of specification => Adjust.
Transmission chain free play 45 ~
60 mm (1.77 ~2.36 in)
With both wheels on the floor
and with no driver
TRANSMISSION CHAIN FREE PLAY ADJUSTMENT /
TRANSMISSION CHAIN LUBRICATION