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DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
4. Check:
• Drive chain stiffness
a
Clean and oil the drive chain and hold as
illustrated.
Stiff
→
Replace drive chain.
5. Install:
• Drive chain
1
• Joint
2
• Master link clip
3
CAUTION:
Be sure to install the master link clip to the
direction as shown.
a
Turning direction
6. Lubricate:
• Drive chain
Drive chain lubricant:
SAE 10W-30 motor oil or
suitable chain lubricants
DRIVE CHAIN SLACK ADJUSTMENT
1. Elevate the rear wheel by placing the suit-
able stand under the engine.
2. Check:
• Drive chain slack
a
Above the seal guard installation bolt.
Out of specification
→
Adjust.
NOTE:
Before checking and/or adjusting, rotate the
rear wheel through several revolutions and
check the slack several times to find the tight-
est point. Check and/or adjust the drive chain
slack with the rear wheel in this “tight chain”
position.
Drive chain slack:
48 ~ 58 mm (1.9 ~ 2.3 in)