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Drive Chain
1. Place the motorcycle on level ground using the side stand. Make
sure the transmission is in neutral and the ignition switch if in the
“OFF” position.
2. Loosen the axle nut.
3. Loosen the lock nuts on both sides of swing arm.
4. Turn both adjusting nuts the same amount of turns until you have
reached the correct slack. To tighten the chain turn the adjusting
nuts clockwise. To loosen the chain (provide slack) turn the
adjusting nuts counter-clockwise. Adjust the slack in between the
drive sprocket and the rear wheel sprocket. Move the motorcycle
forward, stop and park it on the side stand. Recheck the slack, it
should allow vertical movement by hand : 9/16 inch (15-30mm)
5. You can check the rear axle alignment by making sure the index
marks align with the rear edge of the adjusting slots Both marks
should be at some point.
If they do not match up, turn the left or right adjusting nut until the
marks correspond and recheck the chain slack.
6. Torque the rear axle nut to 65ft.lbs (88Nm). If you do not have a
torque wrench available make sure to have your local service center
perform this task.
7. Lightly tighten the adjusting nuts and tighten the lock nuts while
holding the adjusting nuts with a wrench.
Lubrication
Lubricate the chain every 500 miles and more often if it appears to be
dry. Only use SAE 80 or 90 gear oil for lubrication, other chain
lubricants may contain solvents that can damage the rubber o-rings.
