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INSP
ADJ
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
3. Adjust:
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Drive chain slack
Drive chain slack adjustment steps:
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Loosen the axle nut
1
and locknuts
2
.
●
Adjust chain slack by turning the adjusters
3
.
To tighten
→
Turn adjuster
3
counter-
clockwise.
To loosen
→
Turn adjuster
3
clockwise
and push wheel forward.
●
Turn each adjuster exactly the same
amount to maintain correct axle alignment.
(There are marks
a
on each side of chain
puller alignment.)
NOTE:
Turn the adjuster so that the chain is in line
with the sprocket, as viewed from the rear.
CAUTION:
Too small chain slack will overload the
engine and other vital parts; keep the
slack within the specified limits.
●
Tighten the axle nut while pushing down
the drive chain.
T
R
.
.
Axle nut:
125 Nm (12.5 m • kg, 90 ft • lb)
●
Tighten the locknuts.
EC36C000
FRONT FORK INSPECTION
1. Inspect:
●
Front fork smooth action
Operate the front brake and stroke the
front fork.
Unsmooth action/oil leakage
→
Repair
or replace.
