PERIODIC MAINTENANCE AND ADJUSTMENT
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3. Lower the front wheel so that it is
on the ground, install the remov-
able sidestand, and then rest the
motorcycle on it.
4. Install the washer and axle nut,
and then tighten the axle nut to the
specified torque.
EAU25080
Rear wheel
EAU41313
To remove the rear wheel
WARNING
EWA10821
To avoid injury, securely support the
vehicle so there is no danger of it
falling over.
1. Loosen the axle nut.
2. Lift the rear wheel off the ground
according to the procedure on
page 7-27.
3. Fully loosen the locknut, and then
loosen the drive chain slack ad-
justing bolt on each side of the
swingarm.
4. Remove the axle nut and washer.
5. Push the wheel forward, and then
remove the drive chain from the
rear sprocket.
TIP
●
If the drive chain is difficult to re-
move, remove the wheel axle first,
and then lift the wheel upward
enough to remove the drive chain
from the rear sprocket.
●
The drive chain does not need to
be disassembled in order to re-
move and install the rear wheel.
Tightening torque:
Axle nut:
70 Nm (7.0 m·kgf, 51 ft·lbf)
1. Axle nut
2. Washer
3. Locknut
4. Drive chain slack adjusting bolt
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