Drive Chain
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Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
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Maintenance
5.
Inspect the sprockets.
2
P. 52
6.
Clean and lubricate the drive chain.
2
P. 53
Adjusting the Drive Chain Slack
Adjusting the chain requires special tools.
Have the drive chain slack adjusted by your
dealer.
When adjusting the drive chain slack, be
careful not to damage the wheel speed
sensor and pulser ring.
1.
Park your motorcycle on its centre stand
on a firm, level surface.
2.
Stop the engine. Place the transmission in
Neutral.
3.
Loosen the rear axle nut.
4.
Loosen the lock nuts on both sides of the
swingarm.
Lock nut
Adjusting nut
Rear axle nut
Adjusting nut
Rear edge of
adjusting slot
Chain adjuster
index mark
Lock nut
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