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CHK
ADJ
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
EAS00140
CHASSIS
ADJUSTING THE DRIVE CHAIN SLACK
NOTE:
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The drive chain slack must be checked at the
tightest point on the chain.
CAUTION:
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A drive chain that is too tight will overload
the engine and other vital parts, and one
that is too loose can skip and damage the
swingarm or cause an accident. Therefore,
keep the drive chain slack within the speci-
fied limits.
1. Stand the motorcycle on a level surface.
WARNING
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Securely support the motorcycle so that
there is no danger of it falling over.
NOTE:
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Place the motorcycle on a suitable stand so
that the rear wheel is elevated.
2. Spin the rear wheel several times and find
the tightest position of the drive chain.
3. Check:
• drive chain slack
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Out of specification
→
Adjust.
Drive chain slack
40.0 ~ 55.0 mm (1.57 ~ 2.17 in)
